BMW E60 5 Series 525d (2004) vs BMW E60 5 Series 520d (2005) BMW E60 5 Series 525d (2004) vs Volkswagen Passat CC CC R-Line 1.8 TSI 160HP DSG 7 vel. (2009) BMW E60 5 Series 525d (2004) vs Volkswagen Scirocco 3 1.4 TSI 160HP (2008) In my opinion, the E60 is a much better driving and handling vehicle. However, unless you find a super clean one with low mileage and a clean service record, I would either buy another series BMW or some other brand. The F10 will never compare to the E60. My 2014 535i M Sport will probably be my last BMW. M5 Look front bumper for BMW E60, E61 models with 18 mm PDC holes. €179.90. Front bumper with 18mm PDC Holes. Fits for 2007-2010 BMW E60, E61 models with regular front bumper. Add to cart. Mar 2003. Location. St. Joseph, Mo. Posts. 2,979. My Cars. 95 m3+, 03 ZHP, Mk4 Tdi. agreed - 3.46 for a 330/6spd is quite awesome. the 5spd can be a bit annoying at prolonged highway speeds, but its manageable. on track, 330 really shines with a 3.46. '95 325iS - auto to manual swap done! M tech is pre lci. M sport is lci. They simply changed the name. No, M Sport refers to the options package ordered with the car while people use Mtech to refer to the individual parts included in said package. M Sport and M Tech are both used interchangeably to refer to OEM parts unless it says "Mtech Style" for the replica parts. How Much to Spend. You will find a lot BMW E60 5 Series models retailing under $5,000. However, most of them will either be the entry- or mid-level models or would have clocked up too many miles I had the E90 for 9 Months. The E90's interior feels much smaller in size, The E60 is much roomier and there is lots more, front seat space, back seat space & trunk space. If you have a family, passengers or like some extra room get the E60. 1000 posts · Joined 2010. #5 · Jun 4, 2013. YES the M-Sport suspension is different. It is not an "active" suspension unless you pay more for that separately, which cancels out the M-Sport as noted above. I've had active (on 2011) and passive M-Sport (on 2013) and the M-Sport is awesome. All the other electronic wizardry is great (and I've Pouch4455 said: Update: The existing rear calipers on the 550i E60 are the same as the M5 E60. The rotor and caliper bracket are the only things needed for the upgrade. This is a 2010 550i with Msport package. Have not fitted yhe rear but looks like a bolt on situation so far. Ryan@ActiveAutowerke. 87 posts · Joined 2010. #4 · Dec 8, 2010 (Edited) The SMG system for the M5 is the weak point in the M5 in my opinion due to the modules that are used and usually go bad. The 6spd transmission has less problems from my experience. Go with the 6spd if you want less problems. Ekue.