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      10-12-2016, 06:51 PM   #89
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Two things I really cared about for the G30 were the new physical size dimensions and the curb weight.

Let's see G30 is 1.2" longer, 0.3" wider, and 0.6" taller than the F10. That's a big increase in size. Good for the back seat passengers for sure, as even the wheel base has been increased by 0.2" but I am not looking for a bigger car than the F10. 1.2" increase in length is significant as well as the 0.6" increase in height. There's just no hiding the fact that the G30 is a BIG car. How big you might be wondering, well here are some comparisons

G30 5-Series:

- Length: 194.6"
- Height: 58.2"
- Width: 73.5"

F01 7-Series (Standard Wheel Base Version):

- Length: 199.7"
- Height: 58.2"
- Width: 74.9"

E65 7-Series (Standard Wheel Base Version):

- Length: 198.4"
- Height: 58.7"
- Width: 74.9"

2017 W213 Mecedes E-Class:

- Length: 193.8"
- Height: 57.8"
- Width: 72.9"

Second, the weight comparison.

Based off of the info on BMWUSA.com, the F10 535i has a U.S. curb weight of 3,957lbs. While according to today's info the G30 540i has a U.S. curb weight of 3,847lbs. This corresponds to a 110lbs weight reduction from two directly comparable models, the BMW 535i and 540i. This is a pretty good reduction in weight, but I was hoping for more honestly. However based on this information I just don't see how ///M Division is going to be able to knock off more than another 100lbs for the next M5. Losing weight is hard, and with all of this new tech inside of the 5-Series that's going to make it even harder for the next M5 to drop pounds. Owing to this new information today, I predict that we won't see any more than a 250lbs weight drop from the F10 M5 to the F90 (G80) M5. Which by the way the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V already weighs 250lbs less than the F10 M5 today. Granted the CTS-V doesn't have a lot of the fancy tech that BMW has though.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx

In the end, I like the new G30 5-Series, but I was hoping for more progress in terms of weight reduction. I'm not sure if we're ever going to get there if they keep making the car bigger and adding more technological features, but hey thanks to Tesla and their self driving cars, it's what people want these days, and nobody seems to care that the Model S weighs over 4,900lbs.
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      10-12-2016, 06:53 PM   #90
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Yes, you're right. Seems out of place for a premium sedan. I wonder how this looks like on a basic trim with std rims&tires. Rather immature and ridiculous I'am afraid. On full spec M, I wouldn't mind.
You want basic, you get basic. The German 520d ED!

I'd say does not look too much like a hockey stick...
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Thanks for this! G30 looks certainly slimmer and more predator but also more busy. The F10 seems more limousine and composed. No revolution, only evolution, I agree.
I'd say because of the wider kidneys and elongated shape of the headlights, the G30 looks wider and the F10 "rounder"...
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Bravo!!!!

Now if it just drives a little more like a BMW than the F10 did it will be an amazing ride!
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Looks fantastic! So much nicer than the E class... good job BMW
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I think I prefer the current F10 to be honest.. love the seats though.. why the F have the option to up the speed from 130 to 155? Just give us 155 from the get go... bastards!
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I really didn't think they could top the F10 but they did... Wow
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Looks better in the video, but in some takes while driving, i almost mistaken it for the lci f30. That's crazy
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Looks gorgeous sad the v8 has gone away.
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Looks great! Maybe should have waited for my F10 to depreciate more!

I do see however, since Audi is splashing that S-Line badge across anything above standard... BMW is following suit with ///M. I do love seeing that in my M Sport F10, but maybe a bit contrived on the quarter panels.
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What is this color??

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I think it's a great design... and I'm also glad it's not drastically different than the F10, given I just got my F10 2 months ago.
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Looks gorgeous sad the v8 has gone away.
Sounds like the V8 M550i is a few months later intro.
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Looks gorgeous sad the v8 has gone away.
M550i will have V8, 462 HP and 0-100 km/h or 0-62 mph in 4 sec.
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