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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 2011 535i test drive, X5 comparison, and side-by-side with my 335i |
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06-07-2010, 04:45 PM | #23 |
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Unsolicited buying tip. I believe I read than the 2011 X5 35 gas delivers fuel economy close to the 2010 diesel. And 2010 diesels have some nice discounts (via carsdirect.com).
So you may want a 2010 if you are fuel economy minded and want a diesel, but the review I read said the 2011 gas model had a more refined sound. |
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Great review! Thanks for all the details.
I also think the E92 design is one of the best (and I'm also biased. )
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Any comment on how both the ride quality, and road noise compare between the two?
The wife thinks our 2007 530i gives a bit too much feedback over potholes and such - wondering if an X5 will be better at absorbing the bumps with its higher presence, or if we'd need to go to the fancy new 5-series electronic suspension in "comfort" mode (with sport available for when I'm in the car). |
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My 335i also gives lots of feedback over potholes, etc., to the point where I'd like to have a "comfort" button at times! When I put the 17" snow tires on each winter (also run-flats) it is amazing how much smoother and more composed the car seems to be over rough surfaces. |
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Compared to my 335i Convertible, the 5 offers a *much* smoother ride that absorbes the potholes and road feel. Honestly, I don't find a big difference in Sport mode vs. Comfort mode on bad road feedback. It's still pretty isolated from the driver. Sport mode does make the car roll to the side less when doing turns. But when going straight I don't notice a big difference between Sport and Comfort. I also notice more bounces when going over bumps in Comfort mode. In Sport mode, bounces are more dampened out.
There's much less road noise in the 535i compared to my 335i. The suspension is more isolated and there are different tires being used. The tires on the 535i Sport Package are Goodyear Excellence tires which are considered "Grand Touring" tires on tirerack.com compared to the "Sport" RE050A Bridgestones used on the 335i. I have never driven an X5, so I can't compare to that. |
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Great post, thanks. I agree the color black just don't do it for the 5. I own a 535i and everytime I see a white one I
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