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5600 lbs!!!
I know this is the M5 forum, but many of us who had or have a M5 used to have a 550. Did you know that the 2014 550xi weighs 5600 lbs! I thought it was a typo at first until I took a look at the 550i, which was only 199 lbs lighter. Both weigh substantially more than a new X5 xdrive, 750 LI xdrive and a freakin' Jeep Cherokee!!! I know we are nation of fat ssess, but good lord...
We all talk about the weight of the F10 M5, but just imagine trying to do some spirited driving in the new 550 despite the 45 HP and 80 ft/lbs TQ increase for 2014. No bueno. Also, I know that BMW will do a lot in the next generation to reduce the weight of the M5 (hopefully similar to the M4 proposed specs), but as they consider making an AWD version they will have to REALLY reduce the weight in order to compensate for AWD.
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What manufacturers currently do this? I may be wrong but I have never seen that. |
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10-08-2013, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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I think he's mistaking the Gross Vehicle weight for the unladen weight. If the GVWR is 5,600 on the 2014 550xi, then it would be 4,600lbs unladen, which is still heavy and heavier than a 550i due to the AWD of the xi.
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With regard to other manufacturers, I'm not sure I was clear or you read it the wrong way, but I'll take the blame for not being clear. What I was saying is that it seems AWD systems add weight. Since one of the main complaints about the M5 is it seems heavy, then they will have to address weight concerns even more if they offer an AWD version. That's all...
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10-08-2013, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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The 550xi does NOT weigh 5600lbs!
What you are referring to is the stated GWVR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). GWVR is the maximum permissible weight of the car with passengers and luggage, as stated by the manufacturer. The 550ix has a curb weight of 4300lbs The 550i has a curb weight of 4200lbs So, X-drive adds 100lbs. Curb weight is ready to drive with 90% fuel and driver. |
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Now my wife's QX56 on the other hand: http://www.edmunds.com/infiniti/qx56...res-specs.html CURB WEIGHT 5705 lbs. [Hilarious thread by the way: thanks for the lunch laugh!] |
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This is too funny. 5600 lbs, lol!!
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I personally have a very different experience. My buddy and I went to out local dealer. We both know everyone there very well. He took the Dinan Stage 5 550i and I followed in the F12 M6 cab. From a dig: M6 wins Slow roll: M6 wins 60 mph highway rolls: M6 wins 80 mph highway rolls: M6 wins Handling: Total joke. M6 blew it away. Now, knowing that my F10 M5 was actually faster than my M6 cab, I don't see where this fact really works out? |
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Obviously I saw that big # and didn't know the difference. My apologies to forum...
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The stated EU weights was with 90% fuel and driver |
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