2016 M4 vs 2012 550xi Msport package

ibiza21 · 08-06-2015, 04:51 PM

Hi guys I just traded in my 2012 550 M sport yesterday for 2016 M4 and I only owned the 550 for 3 months previous to that I had a 2009 335 coupe both M4 and 335 has white with red interior. My question is which is better the M4 or 550?
Any opinion is much appreciated.

Thanks

/// M sa · 08-06-2015, 05:05 PM

No comparison really and not being biased as my brother has an M5 and the 550 and drove them both... Too heavy and not nimble however if you needed back seats and comfort M3 would have been the way to go.

Drizz · 08-06-2015, 05:10 PM

Shouldn't you be telling us since you had both? I actually cross-shopped the M3 w/ a 2014 550i and ultimately decided on the M b/c I wanted something more performance oriented.

GraphiteBrawler · 08-06-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drizz

Shouldn't you be telling us since you had both? I actually cross-shopped the M3 w/ a 2014 550i and ultimately decided on the M b/c I wanted something more performance oriented.

This. What kind of question is this? You tell us.

mephiska · 08-06-2015, 05:49 PM

Also, punctuation is important. That first sentence just kept running and running...

04RC51 · 08-06-2015, 06:12 PM

Just another one of "those threads".

RobbyMack · 08-06-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizz

Shouldn't you be telling us since you had both? I actually cross-shopped the M3 w/ a 2014 550i and ultimately decided on the M b/c I wanted something more performance oriented.

^ this. Loved how roomy the 550 was but I really couldn't convince myself it was a sports car.

Lithiumk · 08-06-2015, 07:09 PM

Ghetto2315 · 08-06-2015, 08:48 PM

I had a 12' 550Xi M Sport paired with my 12' E92 M3 and that was replaced recently with a 15' 550Xi M Sport that my ass shares seat time with my current 15' F82 M4.

I love every thing about the F10 when I want to take a break from a firm ride and want automatic trans. My M4 (and my previous E92 M3) is a 6MT and both had adaptive suspension. Even in comfort mode, it's still noticeable firmer than my 550's with the 19" wheels. Driving the F10 for a week straight and then switching back to the M4 makes you feel like you're now driving a go-cart around. Or put it this way. Driving the M4 for a week and then hopping in to the F10, it feels like a boat. There is no denying the hefty mass of the F10 compared to my M4 and you feel it on every turn. Sure the dynamics aren't the same since the F10 is XDrive while my M4 is RWD but strictly just daily driving, the M4 is infinitely better and more engaging. Especially with a 6MT.

Honestly, the luxury amenities in my M4 is on par with the 550. My 550 is a sledgehammer. The M4, a scalpel. If you didn't need the extra space of the F10, I do not see how I would pick that over the M4 any day of the week.

STooK · 08-06-2015, 09:21 PM

Can't say which is better, it's apples and oranges. My dad will love the 550i, comfortable, spacious, luxurious, etc. I love the M, sporty, fast, and handles great.

CanAutM3 · 08-07-2015, 01:27 PM

M4 vs 550xdrive?

It is not really possible to tell which one is better IMO. They cover totally different market segments. It all depends what one is after.

danniexi · 08-07-2015, 01:44 PM

I would choose proper grammatical structure over the two cars that you listed.

OrangeCrush · 08-08-2015, 10:31 PM

I have a 1M and my wife has a 535I xdrive so I can tell you what I prefer between those two.

I love the 1M.
My wife like her 5 series.

The end.

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ibiza21 Tiesto 42 Rep 179 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 M4 [0.00]	2016 M4 vs 2012 550xi Msport package Hi guys I just traded in my 2012 550 M sport yesterday for 2016 M4 and I only owned the 550 for 3 months previous to that I had a 2009 335 coupe both M4 and 335 has white with red interior. My question is which is better the M4 or 550? Any opinion is much appreciated. Thanks __________________ FONT="Book Antiqua"]R. Patel[/FONT] 2016 Alpine white with Sakhir Orange M4 coupe.
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/// M sa Major 242 Rep 1,418 Posts Drives: F80 MG Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delmarva iTrader: (0)	No comparison really and not being biased as my brother has an M5 and the 550 and drove them both... Too heavy and not nimble however if you needed back seats and comfort M3 would have been the way to go.
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Drizz Lieutenant 182 Rep 595 Posts Drives: '23 BMW X7; '20 911 Carrera S Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Shouldn't you be telling us since you had both? I actually cross-shopped the M3 w/ a 2014 550i and ultimately decided on the M b/c I wanted something more performance oriented.
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Ghetto2315 Colonel 831 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: 16' BMW i8 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The REAL Jersey Shore iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW M3 E46 CON ... [9.50] 2016 BMW i8 [10.00] 2003 JEEP GRAND CHE ... [0.00] 2000 540i SPORT E39 [10.00] 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA ... [0.00]	I had a 12' 550Xi M Sport paired with my 12' E92 M3 and that was replaced recently with a 15' 550Xi M Sport that my ass shares seat time with my current 15' F82 M4. I love every thing about the F10 when I want to take a break from a firm ride and want automatic trans. My M4 (and my previous E92 M3) is a 6MT and both had adaptive suspension. Even in comfort mode, it's still noticeable firmer than my 550's with the 19" wheels. Driving the F10 for a week straight and then switching back to the M4 makes you feel like you're now driving a go-cart around. Or put it this way. Driving the M4 for a week and then hopping in to the F10, it feels like a boat. There is no denying the hefty mass of the F10 compared to my M4 and you feel it on every turn. Sure the dynamics aren't the same since the F10 is XDrive while my M4 is RWD but strictly just daily driving, the M4 is infinitely better and more engaging. Especially with a 6MT. Honestly, the luxury amenities in my M4 is on par with the 550. My 550 is a sledgehammer. The M4, a scalpel. If you didn't need the extra space of the F10, I do not see how I would pick that over the M4 any day of the week.
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 728 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Can't say which is better, it's apples and oranges. My dad will love the 550i, comfortable, spacious, luxurious, etc. I love the M, sporty, fast, and handles great. __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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OrangeCrush Lieutenant Colonel 1236 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: VO 1M #513/740 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have a 1M and my wife has a 535I xdrive so I can tell you what I prefer between those two. I love the 1M. My wife like her 5 series. The end.
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