BMW interiors

Iluvspl · 04-19-2018, 07:06 PM

Hey everyone. Is it just me or is BMW really falling behind Mercedes and others when it comes to interior quality and updated design. I love my M6 don’t get me wrong but she I see the new Mercedes e63s and the BMW M5 I would choose the Mercedes everyday. They are both fast but that Mercedes sounds 100x better an that interior and tech blows the BMW away. I am waiting for th 8 series but if it’s not leaps and bounds better than I think this may be my last BMW for a while. Just curious others feelings.

mastatikle · 04-19-2018, 07:25 PM

The new S class interiors are absolutely stunning. Now I’m not sure the tech is that much better, any examples?

Iluvspl · 04-19-2018, 07:48 PM

The full large led screens, ambient lighting, and just over all fit and finish and feel. When you sit in the mercs it just feels and looks the luxury part. I get bmw is performance driving experience but they need to step up the interior game.

mastatikle · 04-19-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Iluvspl

The full large led screens, ambient lighting, and just over all fit and finish and feel. When you sit in the mercs it just feels and looks the luxury part. I get bmw is performance driving experience but they need to step up the interior game.

Oh I thought you meant like actual tech features like phone mirroring or phone apps like Lexus has. But yes I agreee, way more luxury feeling inside mercedes

Tfzen · 04-20-2018, 05:40 AM

F12/F13/F06 6 series is like one full generation behind the Mercs you are talking about..

Iluvspl · 04-20-2018, 08:11 AM

even the new M5 it is far behind the new Mercedes.

av.7447 · 04-20-2018, 10:58 AM

The M5 is behind? Which one, the E60? What are you talking about? From my point of view all the Mercedes’s interiors are shitty and made for old farts... I would take the new 5 series interior over E class any day! And say again, what was that new tech that Mercedes’s have apart from their shitty gear boxes? I just finished shopping for a brand new car and decided to go with a new M6 because when I sat in a new E63 I felt like puking... but then again, and I underline, this is my personal opinion... To each their own!

Iluvspl · 04-20-2018, 11:46 AM

I am referring to the interior tech not transmissions. I have been in both the new M5 and new E63s and in my opinion and may others I have asked feel the BMW isn't at the same caliber with quality of leather, large led screens, ambient lighting, etc. It of course is an opinion and like I said I love my M6 but its hard to argue that BMW has put as much effort in their interior design and quality as it has in its engines and performance.

Reliable1 · 04-20-2018, 04:50 PM

I have an M6 with the Opal white full leather interior and I think it’s awesome!
Best interior ever!

mgmarsh39 · 04-20-2018, 05:06 PM

Yeah, I'm gonna side with the BMW camp here. Your opinion is your opinion, but BMW interior is no less luxurious and high end than that of merc/audi.

av.7447 · 04-20-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Iluvspl

I am referring to the interior tech not transmissions. I have been in both the new M5 and new E63s and in my opinion and may others I have asked feel the BMW isn't at the same caliber with quality of leather, large led screens, ambient lighting, etc. It of course is an opinion and like I said I love my M6 but its hard to argue that BMW has put as much effort in their interior design and quality as it has in its engines and performance.

The interior tech? Like what? An LCD screen instead of a dashboard? It almost looks like the next generation Tesla... The ambient lighting in the Benz is exactly the same as a BMW, what else is there? Did you also notice how an Idrive is way better in the BMW? What other tech do you need? A gesture control? Remote parking? That’s all useless gimmicks which Mercedes doesn’t have by the way...

daddymalu · 04-20-2018, 07:48 PM

My warranty is almost done in my m6 and I have cross shopped the new m5 and e63s and I am having a hard time justifying getting either one. I think the m6 looks better than both on the exterior and does not even look dated yet. The all wheel drive is tempting but from a roll I am sure I am just as quick with my tune.

Iluvspl · 04-20-2018, 08:00 PM

Yah daddymalu I know what you mean. I almost pulled the trigger on the 2018 Range Rover sport svr but couldn’t do it. It got a mild facelift but I know it’s close to getting redone since the future of the rover look is like the Velar, which is beautiful. I figure I’ll Keep the m6 for another year or until the M8 comes out. I’m really hoping it is a new more aggressive look like the concepts I’ve seen.

//MMachine · 04-21-2018, 10:13 AM

I had a 2017 AMG C63s Coupe and it's interior I felt was cheap compared to my 2017 M6 coupe. Not much in options for interior colors for the merc either - my pick for a white interior was limited to really small areas compared to the M6. The M6 interior also feels more "solid" with no squeaks or rattles compared to the AMG. The AMG just felt cheap.

The AMG Speedometer display is also rather lacking (boring) when compared to the M6 as well.

The display was a joke in the Mercedes too - no split screen and looks like an IPad was an after thought and slapped in place. My daughter's first words when she first got in the car and gazed at the interior was "did you add that IPad to the dash?" ... lol

(I can laugh now - but wasn't amused at the time)

my 2cents worth...

Iluvspl · 04-21-2018, 10:37 AM

Lol not very fair to compare a c63s to a m6. Compare the s63 coupe that’s a little more fair lol

//MMachine · 04-21-2018, 11:21 AM

Sure - for $45k more... or for $45k less get an AMG C63s Coupe. M6 coupe is in between

just my 2 cents per my experience with both manufacturers...

jackliu0527 · 04-21-2018, 11:34 AM

I feel benz interior do have a more luxury feel over the BMW, but I like the BMW layout more, I cant do gear lever at the steering column, makes me feel like Im driving a van or a truck...

//MMachine · 04-21-2018, 11:51 AM

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I cant do gear lever at the steering column, makes me feel like Im driving a van or a truck...

Lol - yeah that stick on the column trick is quite lame. I still couldnt get over the paddle shifters only with no console shifter.

//MMachine · 04-21-2018, 11:55 AM

...and no Ebrake of any kind either. At least my M4 still has a good ol fashioned brake handle I can yank on! Lol

//MMachine · 04-21-2018, 12:32 PM

Speaking of interiors...

The M6 dash has an ergonomic design flaw in it as far as I'm concerned. I'm 6 ft tall average build and like to sit maybe just little low in my seat. Not too low as there's still plenty left to bottom out. But in my "comfy" spot as to seat adjustment the bottom of the dash cuts off bottom line of the speedo display. (see below) In order to see the "full" display I have to adjust seat to what I feel is uncomfortable with.

so instead I just lean forward and peek over the edge to read any info ...

That lip at the bottom should slant down lower. Anyone else or just me?

Iluvspl · 04-21-2018, 01:37 PM

MMachine. I’m 6’4” myself and know Exactly what your talking about. Lol

brad850csi · 04-21-2018, 05:10 PM

C63s coupe - 4100lbs v8
M6 coupe - 4200lbs v8
M4 coupe - 3600lbs i6

I think someone needs to compare the C63s coupe to the M6. Every review of the M4 vs the C63s is the same, talking about the C63s' greater straight line performance but the extra weight dulling it slightly. I'd really like to see the comparison but with the M6 out of production I doubt we ever will

04-19-2018, 07:06 PM	#1
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	BMW interiors Hey everyone. Is it just me or is BMW really falling behind Mercedes and others when it comes to interior quality and updated design. I love my M6 don’t get me wrong but she I see the new Mercedes e63s and the BMW M5 I would choose the Mercedes everyday. They are both fast but that Mercedes sounds 100x better an that interior and tech blows the BMW away. I am waiting for th 8 series but if it’s not leaps and bounds better than I think this may be my last BMW for a while. Just curious others feelings.
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04-19-2018, 07:25 PM	#2
mastatikle Lieutenant 69 Rep 469 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The new S class interiors are absolutely stunning. Now I’m not sure the tech is that much better, any examples?
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04-19-2018, 07:48 PM	#3
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	The full large led screens, ambient lighting, and just over all fit and finish and feel. When you sit in the mercs it just feels and looks the luxury part. I get bmw is performance driving experience but they need to step up the interior game.
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04-20-2018, 05:40 AM	#5
Tfzen Enlisted Member 8 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 640i GC Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	F12/F13/F06 6 series is like one full generation behind the Mercs you are talking about..
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04-20-2018, 08:11 AM	#6
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	even the new M5 it is far behind the new Mercedes.
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04-20-2018, 10:58 AM	#7
av.7447 Second Lieutenant 180 Rep 253 Posts Drives: E39, E60 M5, F06 M6, F15, F90 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	The M5 is behind? Which one, the E60? What are you talking about? From my point of view all the Mercedes’s interiors are shitty and made for old farts... I would take the new 5 series interior over E class any day! And say again, what was that new tech that Mercedes’s have apart from their shitty gear boxes? I just finished shopping for a brand new car and decided to go with a new M6 because when I sat in a new E63 I felt like puking... but then again, and I underline, this is my personal opinion... To each their own!
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04-20-2018, 11:46 AM	#8
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	I am referring to the interior tech not transmissions. I have been in both the new M5 and new E63s and in my opinion and may others I have asked feel the BMW isn't at the same caliber with quality of leather, large led screens, ambient lighting, etc. It of course is an opinion and like I said I love my M6 but its hard to argue that BMW has put as much effort in their interior design and quality as it has in its engines and performance.
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04-20-2018, 04:50 PM	#9
Reliable1 Private 174 Rep 83 Posts Drives: ‘20 M8 Comp Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have an M6 with the Opal white full leather interior and I think it’s awesome! Best interior ever! Attached Images
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04-20-2018, 05:06 PM	#10
mgmarsh39 First Lieutenant 255 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'm gonna side with the BMW camp here. Your opinion is your opinion, but BMW interior is no less luxurious and high end than that of merc/audi.
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04-20-2018, 07:48 PM	#12
daddymalu Lieutenant 160 Rep 475 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FLORIDA iTrader: (0)	My warranty is almost done in my m6 and I have cross shopped the new m5 and e63s and I am having a hard time justifying getting either one. I think the m6 looks better than both on the exterior and does not even look dated yet. The all wheel drive is tempting but from a roll I am sure I am just as quick with my tune.
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Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	Yah daddymalu I know what you mean. I almost pulled the trigger on the 2018 Range Rover sport svr but couldn’t do it. It got a mild facelift but I know it’s close to getting redone since the future of the rover look is like the Velar, which is beautiful. I figure I’ll Keep the m6 for another year or until the M8 comes out. I’m really hoping it is a new more aggressive look like the concepts I’ve seen.
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04-21-2018, 10:13 AM	#14
//MMachine Private 44 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southwest Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Ford SVT Raptor [0.00] 2017 BMW M6 [0.00] 2107 BMW M4 [10.00] 2007 BMW 650i [0.00] 2008 MB E350 [0.00] 1999 Ford F350 Lariat [0.00]	I had a 2017 AMG C63s Coupe and it's interior I felt was cheap compared to my 2017 M6 coupe. Not much in options for interior colors for the merc either - my pick for a white interior was limited to really small areas compared to the M6. The M6 interior also feels more "solid" with no squeaks or rattles compared to the AMG. The AMG just felt cheap. The AMG Speedometer display is also rather lacking (boring) when compared to the M6 as well. The display was a joke in the Mercedes too - no split screen and looks like an IPad was an after thought and slapped in place. My daughter's first words when she first got in the car and gazed at the interior was "did you add that IPad to the dash?" ... lol (I can laugh now - but wasn't amused at the time) my 2cents worth... Attached Images Last edited by //MMachine; 04-21-2018 at 11:34 AM..
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04-21-2018, 10:37 AM	#15
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	Lol not very fair to compare a c63s to a m6. Compare the s63 coupe that’s a little more fair lol
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04-21-2018, 11:21 AM	#16
//MMachine Private 44 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southwest Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Ford SVT Raptor [0.00] 2017 BMW M6 [0.00] 2107 BMW M4 [10.00] 2007 BMW 650i [0.00] 2008 MB E350 [0.00] 1999 Ford F350 Lariat [0.00]	Sure - for $45k more... or for $45k less get an AMG C63s Coupe. M6 coupe is in between just my 2 cents per my experience with both manufacturers...
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04-21-2018, 11:34 AM	#17
jackliu0527 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW 650iXdrive GC Join Date: May 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I feel benz interior do have a more luxury feel over the BMW, but I like the BMW layout more, I cant do gear lever at the steering column, makes me feel like Im driving a van or a truck...
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04-21-2018, 11:55 AM	#19
//MMachine Private 44 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southwest Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Ford SVT Raptor [0.00] 2017 BMW M6 [0.00] 2107 BMW M4 [10.00] 2007 BMW 650i [0.00] 2008 MB E350 [0.00] 1999 Ford F350 Lariat [0.00]	...and no Ebrake of any kind either. At least my M4 still has a good ol fashioned brake handle I can yank on! Lol
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04-21-2018, 12:32 PM	#20
//MMachine Private 44 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southwest Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Ford SVT Raptor [0.00] 2017 BMW M6 [0.00] 2107 BMW M4 [10.00] 2007 BMW 650i [0.00] 2008 MB E350 [0.00] 1999 Ford F350 Lariat [0.00]	Speaking of interiors... The M6 dash has an ergonomic design flaw in it as far as I'm concerned. I'm 6 ft tall average build and like to sit maybe just little low in my seat. Not too low as there's still plenty left to bottom out. But in my "comfy" spot as to seat adjustment the bottom of the dash cuts off bottom line of the speedo display. (see below) In order to see the "full" display I have to adjust seat to what I feel is uncomfortable with. so instead I just lean forward and peek over the edge to read any info ... That lip at the bottom should slant down lower. Anyone else or just me? Attached Images
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04-21-2018, 01:37 PM	#21
Iluvspl Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Bmw m6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (1)	MMachine. I’m 6’4” myself and know Exactly what your talking about. Lol
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04-21-2018, 05:10 PM	#22
brad850csi Colonel 1316 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	C63s coupe - 4100lbs v8 M6 coupe - 4200lbs v8 M4 coupe - 3600lbs i6 I think someone needs to compare the C63s coupe to the M6. Every review of the M4 vs the C63s is the same, talking about the C63s' greater straight line performance but the extra weight dulling it slightly. I'd really like to see the comparison but with the M6 out of production I doubt we ever will
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