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Now cars of the German automotive concern BMW in Tajikistan at the peak of popularity. If a year or two ago, Tajiks were afraid of buying BMW for the reasons that spare parts for BMW not only that expensive, so also to order. But time went ... Now there is no difficulty finding one or another auto parts for BMW (and not only for it), and people did not understand that BMW does not bite at all, moreover, now BMW fans are more than any other brand of cars ..

But it's about a friend. With the advent of BMW, as with the coming of something new, people had a lot of questions, and this is understandable, because BMW has many models, modifications, the head will go around ... and probably the most relevant question - what is the difference M version of BMW Simple BMW or BMW in M-Package. This is called BMW M Series M-Package, then called "wholesale" all sports BMW M series name "M5", because in fact M5 is just m version of the 5th BMW series. Each BMW model has its own M-marking. And it is possible to transfer it to infinity.

Having spent a couple of dozen minutes for surfing on the Internet to search for information about what other differences between the M-Package and M version of BMW, unfortunately, did not find anything sensible. It became clear why people "in a tank" and cannot get out of it, because there are no information, and for this reason they cannot properly differentiate BMW.

To dispel a puzzle, the site team wants to tell a little about BMW models and specify the main differences between simple, M-Packages and M versions of BMW models.

The BMW model range is divided into large groups: numeric series, z series and X series. X - Series This is an urban type crossover, and the x marking indicates the XDRIVE system, otherwise it is a cross-drive system (some referred to as a complete drive). The X series includes: x1, x3, x5 and x6. Series Z (denoting from the German word "Zukunft" - the future) is a sports car with an open body. The Z series includes: z1, z3, z4, z8. BMW includes sedans and universals (but it is correct to call Touring, the universals come from Opel and Mercedes-Benz, and BMW has sports touring, it considers BMW), in which the models include 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Now to the main issue "the difference between Emok from simple BMW":

First, M, the version of this or that class BMW takes into itself the topmost motor, while the unit M additionally enhances it. For example, in BMW x6 50i and x6 m are identical gasoline engines with volume 4.4, but BMW X6 is 407 horsepower, and X6 M is as much as 555! The difference in 148 horsepower ...

Secondly, the most prominent is an appearance. The appearance of the BMW M series also differs from the usual serial version of the aerodynamic kit: the bumper, the "skirts" and the rear bumper are made in a special style of the BMW M series. But, a distinctive feature of many BMW M series, are the so-called gills for additional air intake, which are located on the front wings of the car. By the way, in some M models BMW wider and wheel base.

Thirdly, the gearbox of versions is reinforced and finalized. For example, in the BMW M5 body of the E60 is SMG PPC.

Fourth, in m versions there is always a special exhaust system (you can see 4 exhaust pipes from behind). Ryv exhaust at m versions rushing.

Fifth, the BMW M suspension is also different from the usual suspension, since speed increases, the car must be confidently kept on the road.

Sixth, BMW M branded discs differ from all externally and have high speed indicators on the road. And also they are much easier by weight. And in general, the entire car is aimed at reduced weight for a faster set of speed.

V-seventh, interior m versions are separated by the best materials. The car has a special package of salon M series. PCP petals on the steering wheel, projection on the windshield, leather interior trim with branded embroidery from m, sports steering wheel and much more.

The distinctive feature of the BMW M series is the characteristic icon /// M (letter "M" with three strips of the tricolor: blue, blue and red). However, this icon can buy anyone and hang on the same diesel, which is far from the power and configuration of the BMW M series. Such cases, especially in Tajikistan, are far from uncommon. Why there, some manage such a signboard and on Opel and on Daewoo ...

Some explanations: M-package is an additional package of equipment to achieve the appearance of BMW as M. Usually such a kit, retrofitting, is done on the factory itself. But there are no rare cases of retrofit after the car. It turns out, the body kit change is changed, but the fact that under the hood and the suspension itself remains the same. You can meet the BMW 530D - a diesel engine of 3 liters, and an externally car will be like a series. There are no rare cases when the car is retained not just to the M-package, and to M: bumper, "skirts", exhaust pipes, etc. Almost everything is changing in the article.

By the way, a little small "cloud" statistics. The BMW of the following series is popular in Dushanbe: 3, 5, 7, x5 and x6. At the same time, M versions are not so much, about 3-4 pieces of BMW M3, in the same amount of M5, as for x5m and x6m, they can also be calculated on the fingers of one hand.

P.S. And remember, diesel M versions of BMW in nature does not exist. There is for example, X6 M50D is a BMW X6 with a diesel unit 3.0 and three turbines, and externally - BMW M Performance. It is quite powerful, fast enough, similar to x6 m, but it is a diesel X6.

Lastly - a selection of handsome men BMW M3, M5, M6, X5M and X6M!

For all the time of the production of BMW cars, there were always those who wanted to pay for the magnificent driving qualities characteristic of this brand. With the release of a new model, the fans of the Bavarian machines are becoming more and more, which in turn makes the manufacturer constantly improve the model range and the package of each model of the BMW series.

1 series BMW.

The uniqueness of this series lies in the layout of the drive and the engine. BMW1, the world's only car of this class, with the longitudinal layout of the engine and the drive to the rear axle. Such a layout affected the behavior of the car on the road, which significantly distinguishes him from all sorts of competitors. The manufacturer was aimed at creating an affordable BMW series for the consumer, without loss of quality and comfort, compared with BMW 3 series cars. Attracting new fans in their ranks, the concern created a car with the body type that did not inherent to him - hatchback, but retained the recognizable appearance.

At first glance, it becomes clear, before you it is BMW, you should not even look for a logo on the hood or trunk to make sure. The technical principles are also preserved, which are a distinctive feature of the brand: excellent handling, magnificent brakes and stable, slightly harsh suspension. This character received a single character thanks to the good-minded car. When the engine is placed above the front axle, the weight distribution is uniformly, on both axis, 50:50. The interior of the unit repeats the older BMW model. When using more rigid materials in the outcome of the cabin, the high quality fitting of the parts of the interior objective details corresponds to the quality criteria for the BMW concern. Thanks to a wide range of adjustments, it is possible to achieve quite comfortable accommodation on the front seats, which you cannot say about the rear seats of the cabin, where the passengers will be closed. But this feature exists in all other golf class machines represented by various automakers.

Engines 1 BMW series.

What do you need to reveal the nature of the car? Powerful engine, with plenty of horsepower, comfortable and rapid. The greater the engine, the more horses under the hood, the rapidly the car will show itself. Silence and swiftness, what was conceived and embodied the creators of a single unit from Bavaria. Smaller from the available BMW models, equipped with a rather wide engines, from 1.6 to 2.0 liters of gasoline and 1.8 or 2.0 diesel. However, diesel engines are officially not supplied to Russia, due to the poor quality of diesel fuel, which will not show, according to the manufacturer, the car in its best qualities, and not allow the stated engine operation resource. However, the 2006 models of the 2007 issue implies the installation of 3.0 and 3.5 liters engines.

Since restyling, the model passed in 2007 was modernized and increased engine power, except the most recent, 3.0 and 3.5 liters, as well as the brand fans presented a car with a body "coupe". All BMW engines have a familiar, chain system of the gas distribution mechanism, which showed itself from the best side in terms of reliability. What we allow you to maximize the use of the engine without excessive maintenance costs.

Also, the manufacturer does not define the accurate oil change interval, using high-quality lubricants. But, the electronic oil quality control system will prompt the moment of replacing the oil at the critical state of the engine lubrication. To do this, the dashboard provides a warning lamp. On the recommendation of the manufacturer's plant, with a neat and relaxed driving style, the interval between the oil change in the engine is up to 30,000 mileage mileage. What manufacturers could not be avoided, this is an inherent BMW oil appetite between the replacement, therefore, as on all models, it is necessary to periodically check the oil level, regardless of the engine volume.

The main feature of the BMW 1 series is the engine instability to overheating, which immediately affects the head of the block, up to its replacement, for further operation. In this regard, in the operating manual, it is strongly recommended to periodically check the oil level in the engine, monitor the temperature and at least once a year to clean the engine cooling system of the radiator. It is also recommended to replace the coolant at least once a year.

Suspension 1 BMW series.

The elements of the suspension, transmission, as well as the engine, were taken from the senior fellow. As in BMW 5, the front pendants of the MAK Feruson, with aluminum levers, back as in BMW 3, multi-dimensional, steel. In conditions of bad roads of the CIS countries, the BMW 1 suspension, as well as senior brothers, does not particularly withstand the load, different nodes and parts have to be replaced after a different life. Although, this factor directly depends on the manner of the operation of a single car. A single, like all other BMW models, is significantly highlighted among other car manufacturers, brakes. The manufacturer places very high demands on the brake discs, only 1.5 - 2 mm is allowed to wear the brake discs, after which they are replaced. The mechanical boxes are distinguished by high reliability, and the "automatic" boxes require additional attention due to the friction worn, which can only be checked at an authorized BMW station. The declared lifetime of the adhesion of the checkpoint is about 100 thousand km. In a calm driving manner.

3 series BMW.

Bavarian treshka sustainably occupies high positions in the overall fleet over the years. This applies both to used and new cars in the market. It is the most bible BMW model in Russia and the CIS countries. In the price range, BMW 3 is in front of the older model, 5 series, but above 1 series. Taking an average position between the models, the equipment is quite wide, as for the middle class car. Manufacturers offer cars in various configuration with the ability to choose an engine and body type for every taste and wallet.
For the top three, the manufacturer offers a wide range of engines, both gasoline and diesel. Did not go around the car body, giving a choice between the coupe, sedan and station wagon. In addition, for lovers of uniqueness, you can purchase a charged version of BMW M3 with unique characteristics.

From the moment of release and until the end of 2008, cars were supplied from the USA and Germany. Not depending on the country of export, the car could be chosen in good condition and of various configuration. It is also not worth overlooking the car purchased in car dealerships with new ones, but after the time put up for sale.

After opening the assembly line in Kaliningrad, the model has become a more affordable buyer, but only if it was satisfied with the sedan, equipped with 4 or 6-cylindrous engine with a mechanical or automatic transmission, without special bellows. In the end of the Kaliningrad assembly, there had some drawbacks in the painting of the hood, although, the official dealer eliminated this warranty malfunction, of course, if the car is purchased in the cabin.

Salon and BMW3 body.

BMW is known as a car created for the driver. Maximum comfort and magnificent ergonomics of a driver's seat attracts everyone, at least once driving this machine. The central panel is turned towards the driver, a fairly wide range of chairs adjustments, the ability to adjust the steering column as tilting and departure, all this undoubtedly complements the driver's comfort. The chair has excellent side support, which will certainly affect comfort when performing sharp maneuvers. So, the driver will feel as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, it will not be said about the comfort of passengers in the back seat, for the driver and high growth passenger. Places for the legs of these passenger will be not enough. The quality of the assembly used by the interior design of the 3 BMW series is one of the best in its class. Complement to a good impression and a rich configuration of the model. Those who wish can surcharge additionally, purchase a car with a five-speed automatic transmission.

Of course, you can do without surcharge, if you purchase a car brought from the United States. Almost all cars in the US market are equipped with automatic transmission, leather salon (with a mandatory heating of front and even rear seats) and a rich equipment, unlike European analogues. The paintwork pleases with its perfectness, fitting the body nodes spent to a millimeter accurately. However, small flaws in individual nodes come across. Thus, over time, lights may occur in the castles of the front doors, in rare cases, they will have to purchase new ones, and mostly the problem is eliminated by adjustment on the service or on their own for skillful hands. She does not like Troychka and quick ride on our roads, complete ughabs and chosel, the result of such a ride will be the problem with the supporting cups of the front shock absorbers. Most often they are cracking and need to be strengthened and serving welding.

BMW 3 engines.

On the endless expanses of the former Soviet Union, the main mass of cars 3 series with a gasoline engine, turbocharged diesel engines are extremely rare. The line of gasoline engines consists of Yves from 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5 and 3.0 - liter, reliable and dynamic motors. However, almost all BMW engines are sensitive to overheating. To avoid the cost of repairing the head of the engine block, it is required to pay maximum attention to the engine temperature and the condition of the cooling system itself. Also, a distinctive feature of Bavarian motors is the consumption of oil. If 1000 km. Running oil consumption does not exceed 1 liter of oil, the motor is considered in order. This consumption is due to a constructive feature of BMW engines, which does not interfere with enjoying the driving of the car in various modes, the dynamics of acceleration will delight even the skeptical driver. Completion of a car mechanical transmission does not imply any features of the service. Automatic checkpoint will require periodic checks per service station, especially if a powerful engine is installed on the machine, and the driving style implies dynamic acceleration. In this case, it is possible premature wear of automatic frictional friction.

5 BMW series.

In 1995, in Frankfurt in the car salon, a new generation of the BMW 5 series model with an E39 body index was presented. The new model has shown incredible races in the manufacturer's automotive from Bavaria. On the change of direct, places with chopped forms of the body came smooth transitions from the radiator grille to the rear bumper of the car. The width of the body was noticeably changed, the stiffness of the body increased, which made it possible to improve the car handling and had a positive effect on the safety of passengers and the driver. Has the imagination and the inner interior, as if continuing the external smoothness of the lines right in the cabin. Even after since so many years, this model does not look outdated against the background of modern BMW 5 or in design, nor for comfort. Two years were produced only by cars with a body of a sedan, and since 1997, release and universal began. For consumers of Western Europe, the assembly was carried out only in Germany, so almost the entire Secondary CIS market is filled with such cars.

Two years later, in 1999 began to make a BMW assembly in Kaliningrad. Initially, it was a "screwdriver" assembly, the body was supplied painted in Germany, the engine collected in the same place, the assembly shops were only collected together and sold on the Russian market. In terms of the level of configuration, Kaliningrad cars were inferior to German counterparts, but it was compensated by a smaller price. Cars collected in Russia were completed only 2.5 and 2.8 - liter engines without an on-board computer. Who did not suit this option, bought a BMW German assembly. And Russian and German cars were sold at the same time, the difference in price made the Russian analogue more popular. In addition, Kaliningrad cars were equipped with a strengthened chassis, in which 22 mm. Above clearance due to higher springs, reinforced transverse stability stabilizer. Also in the basic package, the original crankcase protection was added and most importantly, the engine on a Russian car was made less susceptible to low quality fuel.

BMW 5 series engines.

Initially, the 5th series was installed in a row six-cylinder engine with an aluminum head of a 2.5 and 2.8 liter block. Power was equal, respectively, 170 and 193 hp Compared to the "cast-iron-head" predecessors, they did not particularly win in power, so by 2.5 liter engine, the capacity was underestimated for 22 hp, and V-shaped motors appeared only since 1996. It was then that BMW 5 began installation of 3.5 liter (235 hp), 4.0 liter (286 hp), 2.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine and a row six with a 2.0 liter volume (150 hp). In the secondary market, cars with a 2.0 liter engine and a manual transmission are not uncommon, first of all, this is explained by German economy, but even in the basic configuration, a dynamic stabilization system, ABS, climate control and 4 airbags were installed. In the more expensive version, leather, adjustable armchairs, double glazing cabin and pneumatic suspension were installed. The body was exposed to galvanizing, practically did not give in to corrosion, it was undoubtedly appreciated by all the owners of the BMW 5 series car. However, if necessary, body repair, work best on a specialized car service, where there is all the necessary equipment for the repair of the BMW galvanized bodice.
Naizil

Separate attention should be paid to the engines with nickel-silicon coating of the inner surface of the cylinder. In conversational speech, such a coating is called Nacias and has a certain nuance in operation. Motors with Nicacular coating of the cylinder are found on removal cars until 1998. The properties of nickel-silicon coating exclude the use of fuel containing lead, over time, lead inclusions "eat" the coating, after which the cylinder block is replaced or to carry out its guilt. For this reason, the resource of engines of the operated cars in the SIS has not exceeded 100 thousand km, although long-livers with mileage of up to 200 thousand km met. The consequence of nickel-silicon coating wear was increased oil consumption, reaching up to 2 liters per 1 thousand km. Run.

Sports engine, series M, with a capacity of 490 hp, a working volume of 4.9 liters, with eight throttle valves (one on the cylinder) appeared in 1998. Only 6-speed gearbox were installed on cars such an engine, with which the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds, which corresponded to the class of expensive sports cars.

Over time, the gamma installed on BMW 5 engines was supplemented with 2 and 3-liter diesel engines with a capacity of 136 and 194 hp. Accordingly, and in 2001 I published 3.0 liter row six. GRM drive (gas-distribution mechanism) chain, practically not requiring special attention, but characterized by high reliability and accuracy in work. The chain tension occurs due to the oil pressure in the lubrication system by means of the hydrocompensator.
Depending on the engine power, BMW 5 was completed with 5 or 6-speed gearbox or 5-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical and automatic transmission have a rather large stock of reliability. If you exclude sharp starts, which reduces the lifetime of the clutch and frictions almost twice, from 200 thousand km. Mileage up to 100. On the recommendation of the manufacturer's plant, the oil replacement must be produced every 60 thousand km. Mileage, both for mechanical and automatic gearbox.

The BMW 5 series salon is distinguished by the driver and the passenger of the front row of the seats, the second row will be dumb faceted, and quite closely threesome. As in all previous models, the conditions of maximum comfort and best ergonomics have been created for the driver, regardless of growth and weight, the driver can easily adjust the chair and the steering wheel. Noise isolation and decoration of the salon at a high level, magnificent salon ventilation and heating system, providing maximum comfort all passengers, both the first and second row of seats.

Suspension BMW 5 series.

In comparing the suspension of earlier BMW 5 models and modern, the suspension system has not changed. Now the material for the manufacture of pendant parts is used exclusively aluminum. With a smaller mass, the quality of the suspension has not changed, the car still excellently shows itself in the management, especially assembled in Germany. The difference between BMW 5 collected for Europe and the CIS in the length of the suspension springs.

Russian analogues have longer springs compensate for the poor quality of the roads, so when maneuvering there is some "rolling" of the car. But together with this, the reliability of such suspension is higher than the European, however, this nuance does not increase the life of the levers. Front and rear pendants of multi-dimensional, with a transverse stability stabilizer. The most vulnerable place in the suspension is the stabilizer racks (the so-called "bones"), their resource is about 20-30 thousand km. Mileage depending on the axis, front or rear.

Front shock absorbers will require replacement after 30 thousand km. Mileage, and the rear after 50. Lovers of active, dynamic driving should be prepared for the replacement of the silent blocks of the front levers awarded the deadline. It should also be remembered that the replacement of the ball support is possible only with the lever, because The body of the ball support is the lever itself. The rear suspension, also multi-dimensional, is distinguished by a large number of silent blocks, which, moreover, have an uneven wear property. For example, from the inside, the silent blocks are flawed faster than the outer, and the replacement is necessary at the same time. On some cars, equipped with a row six-cylinder engine, the backlash rail appears, especially if you lose the moment of service.

Then it will be necessary to replace it, quite expensive. Cars with a V-shaped engine are heavier, equipped with a reinforced front suspension and worm gearbox instead of a steering rack. The resource of the gearbox is enough for 200 thousand km. Run. Pneumatic rear racks, self-locking differentials are an additional option in more expensive versions of the car picking. There are no problems with them with timely replacement of oil and maintenance.

When writing the article, materials were used from the social portal Barnaul and the Altai Territory. There are many useful and accessible information about Altai on the site, as well as a community of car enthusiasts of the Altai Territory, who prefer to all other brands of the German BMW concern.

The German company BMW is engaged in the production of urban cars from the beginning of the 20th century. During this time, the firm has experienced both plenty of attacks and successful releases and falls.

This brand has a very difficult car indexing system. Each body is assigned its alphanumeric index. They depend on the configuration of the body and generation of the model. In this article we will try to figure out the features of these models. By year, their generations - read all this further.

The first model range

Since 1995, the company began issuing civil cars. The first model range did not have alphabetic indexation, and consisted only from numbers. The model number was directly depended on the technical characteristics of the car. For example, the BMW 1800 model had an 1800 cubic engine. cm.

A little later, the creators began to expand the model range and create variations of standard cars. The letters attributed to the digital index at the end. For example, L refers to the luxury version of the sedan, Ls - sports version, and so on. Now we'll figure it out what kind of body BMW began to be issued after the 70s of the XX century.

New model range

Changes the entire model range, the BMW company has improved the numbering of the bodies of their cars. These changes were associated with the output of the fifth series. All body obtained the E front of the digital index. The numbering of individual variants of the model was indicated as follows: for example, BMW 525 means that this car refers to the 5th series and the 2.5-liter unit is under its hood. Additional letters after the index indicate the engine type: gasoline or diesel.

But back to the rooms of BMW. The Body E12 is the first model in the 5th series. Four years later, the 3rd and 7th series of the model range appear. The first were indexed by the body E21, and the last (luxury, representative sedans) - E23.

Since then, everyone has received a name based on the design of its body. These were indexes with the E and two-digit number. With such a numbering of the model, it was produced until recently, after which the platform index was changed. But more on that later. To begin with, we will deal with the numbering of the bodies on the series of the model range.

1-Series.

The first BMW series, the body of which is also indexed with the addition of the letter E, originates from the moment of creation of the company. Then under this model meant a sports compartment and cabriolets.

The first machine was M1 with the Body E26. Now the car is considered rather rare, because at that time they were released only about 450 pieces. Z1 - a convertible, who also entered the first series.

The series replenished three- and five-door hatchbacks with E81 and E82 indices. Also this year began the inlet of two bodies (E87 and E88), which were restyled versions of the coupe and a convertible.

3-Series.

The first car of this series appeared with the body of type E21. It was a close 2-door coupe that was not widely popular because it turned out to be in a novelty for the automotive community. The next type - E30 has already been almost an icon and the predecessor of the modern BMW style. The body became wider and spacious, and the design was done more modern. "Troika" (E30) can still see on the roads in our country.

From 1990 to 2000, the company produced the Body E36 and E46, which differed little from each other. In 2004, the modern generation of the third model with E90, 91, 92 and 93 bodies (sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible) appears. The car lasted on the conveyor until 2011.

After that, the company decided to replace the Body Platform E to a completely new one. Thus, a series of body bodies appeared. Such types such as F30, 31, 34 are produced from 2012 to the present time.

4-Series.

This series is relatively new - its release began in 2013. In essence, the specified car can be considered a modification of the "Troika" performed using the Bodges F32, 33 and 36 (coupe, convertible and 4-door coupe).

5-Series.

The average business class in the company's model range was represented by the fifth issue. It was released back in 1972 with the Body E12, as mentioned above. Since then, the model has survived 6 generations. Each new version became perfect than the previous one, so now the car can not know.

After E12, the light saw the E28 body in 1981, which was not very different in appearance. Basically, all changes concerned the technical part of the car. The E34 body, which was converged from the BMW conveyors from 1988 to 1996, took a step forward compared to the predecessor - more smooth lines and a solid image were created.

In 1996, the E39 body appeared, which was produced until 2003. Many fans of the brand exactly this option "Troika" did not like. Most likely, a discreet and unremarkable design was affected. The Body E60 has radically different from all predecessors. Despite the fact that it was the same platform, the creators managed to create something unimaginable with the car design. It does not look like all the other BMW (body color in the company's assortment was only black and silver, and all other variations are cars repainted by tuning lovers) and remains popular to this day. The release of this body was discontinued in 2010.

Generation of Body F10, 11 and 07 is available now. The BMW Body Rooms were distributed as follows: F10 - Sedan, F11 - Universal and F07 -Cup. The car has already survived one restyling and enjoys frantic demand among motorists.

6-Series.

The business class coupe is made since 1976. The car survived 3 generations. The first is the body E24, the second - E63 and the third - F12, which is produced since 2012. By body This car is called a 2-door compartment. In the F13 version, the car is a convertible with a folding rigid roof.

7-Series.

This series is the representative class BMW. She takes his beginning in 1997 and is produced to this day. In total, the body and platform changed six in this model row. The first car is E23. It is followed by the E32 and E38 body, which were produced until 2001. From 2001 to 2008 on the conveyor, there were options for E65 and E66 (normal and elongated body, respectively). This generation is the most popular and recognized from all the companies of the company due to its reliability, comfort and power.

The following models up to 2015 were produced with F01 and 02 bodies. From mid-2015, the company began production of a new generation of cars with bodies of the G11 series and 12. This car is one of the most expensive maintenance - repair of the body "BMW" 7 series, technical restoration of technical Its parts costs owners very expensive.

X-Series.

In this model range, BMW Company crossovers are represented. The body of these cars with an E83 index. The youngest one is x1. The crossover had only two generations. In the second, it is produced to today.

Medium-sized crossover from Bavarians - X3. Its release began in 2010 using the E84 body. In the second generation, the car is manufactured to this day and comes to the Russian market through official dealers.

X5 - the oldest model in this series. The first generation with the Body of E53 was presented in the distant 1999 and existed until 2006. The E70 body was produced until 2013. Now the third generation is performed with the F15 index.

BMW X6 in this series is a mansion. The car is a hybrid of a large 5-door hatchback and crossover. The machine is produced in the only generation and the body from during this time two restyling was held.

Now you know the answer to the question of which BMW body has been issued depending on the class and series. In addition to the above-described generations, the Bavarian company also has a series z (coupe and cabriolences) and a special sports series M. The latter should not be isolated into a separate subgroup, since the index m is the revision of existing serial models.

Immediately after the declassifier of the new BMW X5, the fans of the Bavarian Sough-Roads panicked: "X-fifth is not the one!" The car has become more "smoothed" and has already practically lost the masses and the brutality of the predecessors. A very risky move, given that the sale of E70 in recent years of production has only increased. In order to understand the features of the third generation X5, we invited the owners of previous versions of the model to the test drive. Our company was a new BMW X5 XDrive50i, provided by the official Baiercraft dealer. The car was equipped with a 4,4-liter Biturbomotor V8, which is now developing 450 liters. from.

The army of fans of the previous X5 loved the car precisely for the brutal, "purely male" style. Bavarians were even forced to release X6 to meet the demand from the female audience. In the third generation everything has changed. The car has become more "smoothed" and typical for the SUV segment. The overall dimensions X5 almost did not change: the most noticeable addition - in the front skele (plus 3 cm). The remaining indicators vary by millimeters. The wheelbase and at all remained the same, which is no louder - a platform from restyling E70 with anterior double and rear multi-dimensional suspension.

Inside the car has become much more interesting. Formerly recessed in the depths of the front panel, the display of the multimedia system now sticks out from the central console. Fashionable solution. Picture on the screen - excellent quality. The menu does not "slow down". Everything is intuitive. The IDRIVE washer increased significantly. Now it has a handwriting recognition feature. Conveniently when using a regular navigation, which still works in Belarus not fully.

In the multimedia system menu, you can configure the operation of the heating of the seat (backs and pillows separately), the opening angle of the trunk cover, the operation of the engine and suspension modes, etc. The idrive system is intuitive, and even people who never owned BMW will be able to find the desired item in a few minutes. menu. Here the display is configured, which projects the picture on the windshield (Head-up Display), which in the test car was absent.

Next to the joystick of the 8-speed ZF - the switching keys of the engine and the suspension mode. Here you can turn off the stabilization system and activate the electronic assistant to descend from the mountain. The front armchairs have a huge range of adjustments that will allow you to accommodate with the maximum convenience of anyone. Driving seat can "remember" two profiles of settings.

For the new X5, a large number of different systems that improve controllability are offered. In addition to the base suspension, you can order a running with adjustable shock absorbers, the rear pneumatic suspension (7-seater versions have it in the "base"), an active system of suppressing rolls and rear differential Dynamic Performance Control. Unfortunately, all these achievements of German engineers did not get a car, which was available for a test drive (the adaptive suspension of Comfort was installed on it). That is why his participants seemed too soft and even "ram". In addition, X5 is pretty cubed without the corresponding system.

There is no complaints to the motor. Power and moment for good overclocking is enough. Sound is pleasant. The 8-speed "automatic" works faster than a 6-speed predecessor. Depending on the mode, it either twists the motor to the red zone and moves the transmission (SPORT +) almost with a jerk, or saves fuel, turning to neutral when the gas pedal is released (ECO Pro). Dear modifications are equipped with stealing "petals" that are in an optimal place - they do not hurt them with an active handling. The manufacturer assures that the average fuel consumption of X5 xDrive50i decreased by 16% compared with the previous generation.

In the Bayernkraft dealership center, the new X5 prices begin from 52 thousand euros. Although it is unlikely that anyone will take such a modification. Judge for yourself: 2-liter diesel "Four", rear-wheel drive, standard options. A similar all-wheel drive version costs 3 thousand euros more expensive. Although she is unlikely to become a bestseller. More interesting x5 xDrive 30D with a 3-liter diesel "six" with a capacity of 258 liters. from. The price of such a car is from 60.6 thousand euros. A model available for test drive costs 102 thousand euros.

Alexander (ownerBMW.X5 first generation)

I think the designers were aimed at even further from the image of a tank, with which many are associated X5 first generation. It seemed to me that F15 is somewhat lower than E53, and more like a crossover than an SUV. Perhaps precisely because of unusual proportions, I accepted the R18 discs installed on the test instance for R20. At the same time, passing in the car both on the place of the rear passenger and at the driver's seat, I appreciated the salon as higher than in E53. Probably this effect is achieved due to the lower arrangement of the seats in the cabin. Forced to admit that the design F15 seemed too "irrelevant": it is only the expected Evolution of the E70 body, which at one time seemed to me simply "jump in the future" compared to E53. In the F15 stream, it is not so recognizable and effectable as once e70.

The machine has less massive outer door handles, which are opened by the predictable movement "on themselves", unlike the E53, where every new passenger strives pull to himself what, according to the designer idea, should rise up. I think the owner of the F15 does not have to run around the car in search of non-freeze handles (E53-X drivers will understand). It was surprised that, unlike E53, the upper part of the trunk has an electric drive, a smoothly closing lid. In this case, the lower part opens and locks it mechanically - with a special handle, and not an electric lock with a push-button drive, as in my car.

Mixed feelings caused the presence in the front wings of the cross-cutting slots over the wheeled arches. Surely they have some kind of aerodynamic or other well-thought-out designers appointments, but I, as a simple driver, such a solution seems controversial at least from aesthetic point of view: Mud flying from the front wheel settles on the outer surface of the front wing. As a result, the front wings beyond the wheel arches will almost always be dirty.

Behind the wheel of the car, I felt like a driver from the last century. When I first sat down in the E53 after the 10 years left for the E30, the impression was much more modest than when I get acquainted with F15 after E53. From the well-known, I remained except for the instrument panel, the steering wheel and the armrest with the built-in separation for any little things. Everything else is like tank T-90 for the driver of the Austin-Putilovets armor. Another era: a great screen in the center, the lever-lever buttons some ... reassured one thing - to master this everything will be much easier than to pass the driving exam in the traffic police.

I liked the steering wheel: the optimal thickness plus the presence of thickens in the upper third - in the hands sits perfectly. The "petals" of shifting gear under the wheel is absolutely not interfered with driving in automatic mode, while very convenient if you wish to portray the "Racer". I liked the color electronic indication under the tachometer. A separate problem caused a non-fixed lever of inclusion of rotation indicators. During the time of staying driving, I never learned to use it and half of the turns performed with the turned off "turn signals", at least I was sure that they were included.

As for the driving qualities of the F15, here everything turned out to be predictable: excellent handling, rapid acceleration, excellent braking. Slightly tougher suspension than in my E53 "on the springs". Sorry, not enough time to evaluate off-road qualities F15. I heard a lot about the XDRIVE system, so I really wanted to try it out. Next time then.

It so happened that from the parking lot on which this test drive began, I left the last. After observing the F15 removing on the snow-covered gravity, I approached my E53. I remembered the phrase of Adam Kazimirovich Kozlevich: "... my" Lauren-Dietrich "is a good car." Moving on the still fresh tracks F15, I thought that my "Lauren Dietrich" really goes almost as cheerfully as his young successor. Maybe in the cabin a little more noisy, and we do not see such accelerations, and besides, F15 compared to us, like that of the "title" from the "meeting place", the motor is tripled. BMW designers closely approached the perfection that the steps in its direction are becoming less and less. But, nevertheless, the progress of developers is obvious. And I, as a solid adherent of the brand, I wish them further success and revolutionary ideas.

Vasily (ownerBMW.X5 second generation)

Compared to the previous generation, the new X5 began to look more aggressively and visually became more streamlined. The slots in the front wings added sportiness, but in fact, from these structural holes, all dirt from under the wheels falls on the body. Lighting F15 is probably the only external element that allows you to distinguish F15 from the previous E70. Rear lights at a distance resemble x1 or x3.

The visual space in the cabin has increased in many respects thanks to the new front panel. Immediately her form seems quite unusual, but after a brief operation, you understand what exactly it was not enough in the previous generation. The screen of the new multimedia system has significantly added in size and is made in the form of a tablet, which adds modernity to the interior. Noise insulation, according to my feelings, has not changed compared to the previous generation.

The new BMW NBT multimedia system surprises primarily the speed of work. Functionality has passed mainly from the previous generation of BMW CIC. The new screen with even greater resolution makes it clear that you are in the truly new generation of the car. The possibility of installing applications, and has become a deeper integration with modern smartphones. The new idrive joystick with a touchpad is very convenient, although after using the previous generation is immediately unusted. It was not possible to enjoy the sound, since the test instance was equipped with a regular sound system.

The tested engine with an index 5.0i, which has a volume of 4.4 liters and two turbocharger, pleased with excellent dynamics. The work of the 8-speed ACP does not cause complaints. Compared with the previous 6-speed box, it works more evenly. The suspension work is a bit of "rambannaya", probably affects the absence of a pneumatic suspension and the Adaptive DRIVE system.

Visually the car began to look really in a new way, but technically nothing revolutionary received, as it was when the E70 appears. According to specifications and filling, the car is very similar to the BMW E70 LCI. The quality of the execution of body parts, in my opinion, has become better than in E70.

Since I already had several BMW cars of different episodes, which were collected in Germany, the feeling that the American assembly differs from the German as fitting parts and the performance of body elements. But this is my subjective opinion, maybe I am mistaken. Many claim, they say, "this is not an SUV," but it seems to me, he does not pretend to this. On this machine, it is comfortable and dynamically moved both in the city and on the light off-road. Probably this is its purpose.

Vitaly (ownerMercedes.ML63.AMG)

I, as the owner of the current generation Mercedes ML, was very interesting to look at the nearest competitor in the face of the BMW X5. The previous generation X5 (E70) frankly did not reach the level of ML in the 166th body on the quality of the interior decoration, noise insulation, off-road properties and many other details. This is quite natural, given that ML entered the market by many years later.

The new X5 pleased with the whole number of things that was so lacking the previous generation, and in the end, a lot of overwhelmed ML. You can now order a high-quality salon from smooth skin, including a torpedo finish. The SUV received a magnificent dashboard from the 5th Series, the projector on the third generation glass, the fast IDRIVE system with a touch panel on the controller and a wide screen high-resolution. Excellent seats with a branded breaking back have more than a sufficient range of adjustments and extremely comfortable. New door closers work quietly and gently and have protection against pinching fingers. Active LED headlights in addition to gorgeous design perfectly perform their work.

ML or X5? It is impossible to answer this question uniquely. Now the choice is more difficult than ever, both cars are very good. X5 definitely wins in terms of electronics and seats, and also has a projector on glass and LED headlights. ML, in turn, offers a full-fledged air suspension with the ability to change the road lumen and an off-road package, which allows to significantly expand off-road qualities, while maintaining the corporate comfort of the daily ride. It is also important to remember that the price "from" as in the case of ML and in the case of X5 has a weak relation to reality. Both cars in the basic configuration will be, to put it mildly, not the best choice, and the prices for well-equipped specimens fly to heaven.

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