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Originally Posted by Pictor
I disagree but it's great that we have options.
The F10, and probably the G30, are better balanced with the inline-6 engine. The V8 is very nose heavy. Excess weight in the front of the vehicle is less than optimal. It makes a big difference in handling, driving in snow, and avoiding a sudden obstacle which is not outside the realm of daily driving.
That said, I ordered the M550i and it will be my second V8 out of 8 5er. I do prefer the inline-6 for being balanced but it's unfortunate that the 540i doesn't come with similar suspension options found in the M550i.
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The weight distribution is very similar for the M550i (54.8/45.2) and the 540ix (53.8/46.2). There isn't a big handling difference between the current 550i and 535i. I owned both with the M Sport suspension. There is a big difference in power, of course.
How will you benefit from the different suspension offered by the M550i? What kind of driving do you do for this to make a difference?