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Originally Posted by ezmaass
So, a few things stood out to me here that I'll need to pay attention to during the test drive:
1. 6GC is longer than the 5. I came from a 335 prior to the 5, and my other car is an R8, so the 5 already feels like a whale to me... albeit a nice, luxurious whale. But it does leave me concerned that some of you are saying the 5 is "nimble" in comparison. I would have hoped the Gran Coupe, which is lower-slung and wider (I think?) would be better handling?
2. Acceleration - the 550xi is pretty quick... according to BMW the 650xi has the same 0 - 60 (4.3s). Perhaps it's more of how it feels versus actual performance that differs? The 6GC is heavier, so I'd imagine it would have to be a tenth or two slower, but not according to BMW - unless it's a transmission gearing thing. I certainly don't NEED the all the power of this car, but I may be disappointed if it felt noticeably slower in some way.
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Well you can see that some people feel the 6 is sportier. I think that might be because you sit lower so it feels sportier. Once again, feel.
I don't know what it is, but if my 650 is not in sport mode (trans) it is doggy. My friends 550xi is perfect in comfort and I have not even tried sport (I'm afraid). Ultimately, the 650 is prettier both inside and out but just not a better drive so far
