Guys,

I am considering getting the 530i SE with the Sport Suspention. I understand this is not the same the suspention as in the M-Sport. Furthermore, I understand that the SE with Sport Suspention is actually lower then the M-Sport. Do any of you have any details on this. What is the difference in ride height between the SE and the M-Sport Vs the the standard SE and the SE with Sport Suspention.

Also, is the Sport Suspention more or less 'hard' then the M-Sport.

Thanks in advance for your wisdom!

ASenna04

There is some info. on the board on this issue. The sport suspension is dynamic drive. Its the lowest riding E60 and takes corners very flat with relatively soft springs and shocks - too soft for some who complain of poor high speed stability and a relatively loose feel to the ride for a sport pack BMW. The M sport E60 is essentially an M5 without the V10 and SMG. Much harder ride offering more precise handling. The higher ride height of the M sport is due to the absence of dynamic drive. M sport uses 100% mechanical components, no computer controlled hydraulics. So, like the M5, it sits a bit higher on its stiff springs.

Bottom line: E60 w/ dynamic drive = very comfortable car with great handling relative to the comfort
E60 M sport handles like a proper BMW but it places driver satisfaction before passenger comfort.

Regards,
DRP

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Sportsuspension is NOT DD.

Those are two different things.
I have them both.

DD is an active roll stabilization. With sport suspension you get a lowered car (different springs/shocks).

The M-sport suspension and M5 suspension (with electronic damping) are very different animals and cannot be compared.

Also, I don't know if the absence of DD explains why the M-sport suspension is higher. Cars in Europe with sports suspension do not have DD as standard and they also sit low.

I'm not sure what the difference in ride hight is between Sport and M-Sport but I can say with 99.999% certainty that the E60 Sport suspension (with DD) rides at the same height as the standard suspension. The E39 Sport had a lower ride height but not the E60 Sport.

But is it true that the SE with Sport Suspension is lower then the M-Sport?

ASenna04

I seem to remember this question being answered on this forum but don't have the search skills to find it.

Perhaps someone else has.

Rudy?

ABC

OK, I found some discussion here [link]. But I would still like to know the difference (in mm or Inches) between the two. With all the wisdom on this forum, someone must know.

ASenna04

I can tell you that the M-Sport suspension is 15mm lower than the SE.

ABC

...and the SE with 'lowered sports suspension' is 20/25mm lower from memory? :think: