New Kid M5 Takes on Grandpa: F10 M5 vs. E39 M5 - M5POST

Jason · 04-06-2011, 09:09 PM

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New M5 On The Block Takes on Grandpa: F10 M5 vs. E39 M5

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Many have said that the F10 M5 makes an impression closer to the E39 M5 than the immediately preceding E60 M5, by ditching the E60's more avant garde lines and styling for the more direct and linear lines of the E39 generation. To us, this observation certainly has some merit, as borne out by the photo comparison below. To our eyes, the concept F10 M5 seemingly occupies the space between the E39 and E60 iterations - toning down the at-times controversial E60's curvacious and nontraditional cutlines, but adding more flow and dynamic surface changes to the E39's more classic upright design.

See also: F10 M5 vs. E60 M5 comparison

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Darson1229 · 04-08-2011, 04:34 PM

E39>F10>E60

IND Distribution · 04-08-2011, 04:37 PM

M cars just age so well.

SoCali E90 · 04-08-2011, 04:41 PM

The e39 rear is soo sexy

VenomBMW · 04-08-2011, 04:47 PM

An M is an M whatever the year.

JasonCSU · 04-08-2011, 04:48 PM

I still love the E39 M5. It has a very timeless design.

ZED4Mjjl · 04-08-2011, 04:49 PM

To me aesthetics are very subjective I personally like the new design although I think it has too many elements already familiar from the X SUV's which detracts from sportiness and originality. The biggest difference is size and weight, the F-10 is closer to 2000 740i than the 2000 M5, by the way at 4290 that 740i may actually be lighter than the F10 M5. When the e39 debuted, I thought it was a bit overweight at 3950 pounds, the f-10 M5 may be as much as 400 heavier. It is virtually a whole new different class of car.
It will be very fast, but it will never escape the feel and consequences of it's size and weight.

pyrat · 04-08-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darson1229

E39>F10>E60

+1. The e39 is a classic, timeless, ageless... Perfect.

My favorite BMW of all time.

Shinobi · 04-08-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E90

The e39 rear is soo sexy

+1. And I always thought it would look alot better without the bumper strips:

And how about an interior compare*? On the left, it's not the M5 interior of course, but its close enough for a comparison. Inside and out, e39 is still looking good and definitely one of my favorite Bimmers.

* image on right is credit to ScottChu Photography. I cropped the pic for the compare

JDy80 · 04-08-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darson1229

E39>F10>E60

Hells F*in yea

ndhaliwal · 04-08-2011, 06:30 PM

E39 is far far the best 5 series ever. Will take that anyday...just so elegant and sexy

03BeastCharmer · 04-08-2011, 06:41 PM

Who is calling the E39 M5 grandpa?

seeing ours in the garage puts a smile on my face and the torque will kick you in the backside. While it may not have the power of the new ones it has enough power and looks great!!!!

Year's_End · 04-08-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darson1229

E39>E60>F10

ftfy

silentassasin · 04-08-2011, 07:38 PM

LOOOOOVE the E39. new M5 is not bad either.

GnokGnik · 04-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Honestly, the new 5 is looking a lot better than the E60 and (dare I say) the E39.

CarForHire · 04-08-2011, 08:01 PM

I'll take the E39.

Philritter21 · 04-08-2011, 08:03 PM

Because of this thread, Im going to take me e39 540 out tonight, as opposed the my e90 M3.

77562887 · 04-08-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnokGnik

Honestly, the new 5 is looking a lot better than the E60 and (dare I say) the E39.

I'm with you.

Robert · 04-08-2011, 08:11 PM

I like the old m5 better. The lines are simpler.

BillLee · 04-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Both Great Looking Cars

positiveions · 04-08-2011, 08:17 PM

E39 love all the way

pyrat · 04-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnokGnik

Honestly, the new 5 is looking a lot better than the E60 and (dare I say) the E39.

I am almost with you.

BMW is sending a message with this comparo: We are trying to recreate the masterpiece that is the e39 M5, and improve upon it. Which is a great message. And when you look closely, the new M5 mimics the e39 in many ways. So respect to the BMW designers, and respect to BMW for realizing that classic and simple are a winning combination.

In my eyes the new M5 could only be better if it was 10 - 20% smaller in all dimensions.

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04-08-2011, 04:41 PM	#4
SoCali E90 OOOOWEEEEE! Drives: 2011 AW 135i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Da Valley Posts: 2,860 iTrader: (10)	The e39 rear is soo sexy __________________

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ZED4Mjjl Private First Class Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Broward, FL Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	To me aesthetics are very subjective I personally like the new design although I think it has too many elements already familiar from the X SUV's which detracts from sportiness and originality. The biggest difference is size and weight, the F-10 is closer to 2000 740i than the 2000 M5, by the way at 4290 that 740i may actually be lighter than the F10 M5. When the e39 debuted, I thought it was a bit overweight at 3950 pounds, the f-10 M5 may be as much as 400 heavier. It is virtually a whole new different class of car. It will be very fast, but it will never escape the feel and consequences of it's size and weight. __________________ 12' 135i DCT, Convertible, Triple black, Nav, Apps, BMW Shadow Grilles, LCD interior lighting, BMW PE, Michelin PSS. 06' M Roadster, SMB/Red, AA Tune, K&N, Remus Exhaust, ZHP shift knob, Hyperblack M Rims. 09' BMW 328i Touring, Monaco Blue, Panoramic roof, Nav.

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03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (2)	Who is calling the E39 M5 grandpa? seeing ours in the garage puts a smile on my face and the torque will kick you in the backside. While it may not have the power of the new ones it has enough power and looks great!!!! __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

04-08-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
Darson1229 New Member Drives: BMW E46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	E39>F10>E60

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IND Distribution Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	M cars just age so well.

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VenomBMW Banned Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a house Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	An M is an M whatever the year.

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ndhaliwal Private First Class Drives: Cars Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	E39 is far far the best 5 series ever. Will take that anyday...just so elegant and sexy

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silentassasin Major Drives: '07 BMW E90 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (0)	LOOOOOVE the E39. new M5 is not bad either. __________________

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GnokGnik Captain Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 936 iTrader: (0)	Honestly, the new 5 is looking a lot better than the E60 and (dare I say) the E39.

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Philritter21 Second Lieutenant Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	Because of this thread, Im going to take me e39 540 out tonight, as opposed the my e90 M3. __________________ Melbourne Red E90 M3 - E39 540i The original user of the animated Bert and Ernie avatar. Except no substitutes.

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