F10 M5 Sounds Off Against E92 M3 (Exhaust Sound Comparison) - M5POST

Jason · 03-29-2012, 10:42 AM

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F10 M5 Sounds Off Against E92 M3 (Exhaust Sound Comparison)

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Here is a brief but telling clip of the F10 M5's sounds versus that of the E92 M3. Both are powered by a V8, but the M5 features a 4.4L bi-turbo V8 pumping out 560hp while the M3 is powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated 414hp V8. Video by, courtesy of, and thanks to ednet01.

While we've seen many of our worldwide members taking deliveries of their 2012 F10 M5, none have yet been delivered to North America. Canada should see the first deliveries in just weeks and while the US won't see the new M5 until the 2013 model year production begins in July (for Sept delivery), US pricing will be announced next week!

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checkmate · 03-29-2012, 01:54 PM

E9x M3 please...the F10 M5 sounds meh..

09BlkSapphire · 03-29-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by checkmate

E9x M3 please...the F10 M5 sounds meh..

Disagree. A V8 should sound strong and deep like the m5. Sounds so much fuller and impressive.

M3 sounds empty and metallic compared back to back like this.

SamS · 03-29-2012, 01:58 PM

I appreciate the comparison, but I can't tell anything from that video. I have an M3, so I know what to listen for, but if I wasn't familiar with it, it just sounds like two cars revving.

ra2fanatic · 03-29-2012, 01:58 PM

m5 sounds tamed.

+1 on m3 please!

宝马.e90 · 03-29-2012, 01:59 PM

M5 sounds better with the low/deep tone (don't like the crack/bang sound though).

Daft · 03-29-2012, 02:01 PM

Both cars are pretty tame sounding stock. Needs exhaust mods!

jaehshim · 03-29-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 09BlkSapphire

M3 sounds empty and metallic compared back to back like this.

Wrong.
M motor's signature engine sound/exhaust note is that exact metalic, mechanical note from the current M3. E30 M3 had it, E36 + 46's Inline-6 had it, E34 M5 had it, E60 M5 had it(especially above 4500rpm).

I am not "criticizing" the new M5's exhaust in any way, but it surely sounds like a typical V8 toned down version...of course some straight pipe or aftermarket exhaust would fix it, but as stock vs stock M3 wins as the proper M motor sound.

already worrying about vacuum cleaner sound i expect from the future M turbo cars...

Rolitto · 03-29-2012, 02:07 PM

Different tones for different tastes. I still prefer the M3 as it revs way higher than the M5 and has that endless rev limiter feeling. The M5 has easily reached its rev limiter and lacks the racing sound. Maybe it has more growl though.

gary88 · 03-29-2012, 02:13 PM

They both sound great to me

NYe60chrisIU · 03-29-2012, 02:18 PM

wtf, why are they revving at the same time..

Blindside_137 · 03-29-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

I appreciate the comparison, but I can't tell anything from that video. I have an M3, so I know what to listen for, but if I wasn't familiar with it, it just sounds like two cars revving.

+1 that video sucks (for comparison purposes)

but both sound good

Weird Side Effect · 03-29-2012, 02:21 PM

Sorry, but that was a stupid and extremely short video. They should have taken turns with more time between the revs. Reminded me of two idiot teens sitting in a parking lot at a Saturday night car show revving their engines.

SF_E60 · 03-29-2012, 02:23 PM

Can't really compare, wish they did this test 1 car at a time.

BlackJetE90 · 03-29-2012, 02:31 PM

Would be nice to see some acceleration comparisons. The M5 does have that weird fart sound on upshifts.

THE-FN-MAN · 03-29-2012, 02:34 PM

M3 sounds about right for the power it's making. M5 seems pretty tame when you think of a V8 with over 500 horse IMO. But yeah, this video is proof that money can't buy common sense, how are people supposed to compare the two when they rev together and only do it like one time lol

BlackJetE90 · 03-29-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 09BlkSapphire

Disagree. A V8 should sound strong and deep like the m5. Sounds so much fuller and impressive.

M3 sounds empty and metallic compared back to back like this.

I don't think the F10 M5's will come close to this good. With or without aftermarket exhaust. It is just physically impossible with the turbos.

///Matthew · 03-29-2012, 02:54 PM

S65B40 for me please.

positiveions · 03-29-2012, 02:54 PM

The M5 has a deeper sound to it.
Let's not forget this:

chotam · 03-29-2012, 03:21 PM

Not sure why two of these cars are being compared. There is no replacement for N/A Euro V8+ sound.

Although M5 is now very balanced, it is not much more than a domesticated animal. Nice looking car with great figures on paper, but does not offer as much excitement as the E60.

samchoi604 · 03-29-2012, 03:31 PM

Useless comparison. How about revving each car one by one instead of at the same time? I can't believe this is featured on the front page.

SoCali E90 · 03-29-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by THE-FN-MAN

M3 sounds about right for the power it's making. M5 seems pretty tame when you think of a V8 with over 500 horse IMO. But yeah, this video is proof that money can't buy common sense, how are people supposed to compare the two when they rev together and only do it like one time lol

Couldn't agree more. Imagine how confusing this was on the iPhone speaker lol.

03-29-2012, 10:42 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,911 iTrader: (0)	F10 M5 Sounds Off Against E92 M3 (Exhaust Sound Comparison) BIMMERPOST NEWS F10 M5 Sounds Off Against E92 M3 (Exhaust Sound Comparison) 67 COMMENTS Tweet Here is a brief but telling clip of the F10 M5's sounds versus that of the E92 M3. Both are powered by a V8, but the M5 features a 4.4L bi-turbo V8 pumping out 560hp while the M3 is powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated 414hp V8. Video by, courtesy of, and thanks to ednet01. While we've seen many of our worldwide members taking deliveries of their 2012 F10 M5, none have yet been delivered to North America. Canada should see the first deliveries in just weeks and while the US won't see the new M5 until the 2013 model year production begins in July (for Sept delivery), US pricing will be announced next week! Follow all our M5 coverage @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m5/ Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Official: Competition Package for the BMW M5 and BMW M6 (including Gran Coupe) Official: 2014 BMW M5 Updates BMW F10 M5 Competition Package Makes Debut at M Festival
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03-29-2012, 01:54 PM	#2
checkmate Major Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 1,013 iTrader: (2)	E9x M3 please...the F10 M5 sounds meh.. __________________ I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.-Ayrton Senna

03-29-2012, 01:58 PM	#5
ra2fanatic Lieutenant General Drives: '08 AW E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,727 iTrader: (28) Garage List 2008 E92 335i Coupe [3.50]	m5 sounds tamed. +1 on m3 please! __________________ JCW Body Kit ~ Volk CE28N ~ StopTech BBK ~ AEM CAI ~ Ohlins w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates ~ ///M Perf Shift Knob ~ To Be Continued...

03-29-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
Daft Captain Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 & 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 818 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.82] 2003 BMW M3 [5.00]	Both cars are pretty tame sounding stock. Needs exhaust mods! __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP \| ESS SUPERCHARGED \| AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION \| 20" HRE P40 \| BREMBO BBK \| B&G SPRINGS

03-29-2012, 02:13 PM	#10
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,722 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	They both sound great to me __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

03-29-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,032 iTrader: (0)	I appreciate the comparison, but I can't tell anything from that video. I have an M3, so I know what to listen for, but if I wasn't familiar with it, it just sounds like two cars revving.

03-29-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (0)	M5 sounds better with the low/deep tone (don't like the crack/bang sound though).

03-29-2012, 02:07 PM	#9
Rolitto Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beirut and Canada Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	Different tones for different tastes. I still prefer the M3 as it revs way higher than the M5 and has that endless rev limiter feeling. The M5 has easily reached its rev limiter and lacks the racing sound. Maybe it has more growl though.

03-29-2012, 02:18 PM	#11
NYe60chrisIU NYe60chrisIU Drives: '08 528xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 516 / 812 Posts: 320 iTrader: (0)	wtf, why are they revving at the same time..

03-29-2012, 02:21 PM	#13
Weird Side Effect Side effects may include... Drives: e90 M3, e46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 172 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but that was a stupid and extremely short video. They should have taken turns with more time between the revs. Reminded me of two idiot teens sitting in a parking lot at a Saturday night car show revving their engines.

03-29-2012, 02:23 PM	#14
SF_E60 Private Drives: E60 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Can't really compare, wish they did this test 1 car at a time.

03-29-2012, 02:31 PM	#15
BlackJetE90 Major Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: e90 Posts: 1,413 iTrader: (0)	Would be nice to see some acceleration comparisons. The M5 does have that weird fart sound on upshifts.

03-29-2012, 02:34 PM	#16
THE-FN-MAN Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood Posts: 490 iTrader: (0)	M3 sounds about right for the power it's making. M5 seems pretty tame when you think of a V8 with over 500 horse IMO. But yeah, this video is proof that money can't buy common sense, how are people supposed to compare the two when they rev together and only do it like one time lol

03-29-2012, 02:54 PM	#18
///Matthew Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 599 iTrader: (2)	S65B40 for me please. __________________ mfatuation.com 2013 Santorini Blue M3 (heavily modded) 1999 Estoril Blue M3 (Under reconstruction, thanks Sandy!)

03-29-2012, 02:54 PM	#19
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,828 iTrader: (1)	The M5 has a deeper sound to it. Let's not forget this: __________________

03-29-2012, 03:21 PM	#20
chotam New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Not sure why two of these cars are being compared. There is no replacement for N/A Euro V8+ sound. Although M5 is now very balanced, it is not much more than a domesticated animal. Nice looking car with great figures on paper, but does not offer as much excitement as the E60.

03-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#21
samchoi604 Colonel Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Posts: 2,296 iTrader: (3)	Useless comparison. How about revving each car one by one instead of at the same time? I can't believe this is featured on the front page.

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