M5 vs M5 CP ride comfort

Deda · 01-05-2019, 01:50 AM

Hello,

I need help from all of you M lovers.
I am just about to order M5..but I have one big issue.

My dealer offered me M5 CP.

What i need to know how stiffer and harder is drive in M5 CP comparing to stock M5?

I found on internet and youtube that ride in comfort mode is almost the same on both cars,but it changes in sport and sport +.

I am very satisfy with ride comfort in stock M5 in all modes,now im bit affraid for my passingers if I choose to go with M5 CP.

Please help me and sorry if its a repost.

Deda

Deda · 01-05-2019, 02:02 AM

Maybe to be more straightforward,did any of you regret for taking M5 CP instead of stock M5 because of ride comfort or stiffness?

GUNGASLOW · 01-05-2019, 05:10 AM

Cp is 10% stiffer and you can feel it. That’s why I chose the regular M5 myself

zuschnell · 01-05-2019, 05:16 AM

I have comp and am happy with ride quality. My wife hasn't complained yet either! It is definitely noticeable between the two models but I don't find the m5c uncomfortable at all in comfort mode. I guess it also depends on what road conditions are like where you live.

josec70 · 01-05-2019, 05:34 AM

My suggestion is to test drive them both and see how "you" feel as ride comfort is subjective and will vary from one person to another.

With that said, and having driven both, I believe the M5C is about 10% stiffer in Comfort Mode and gets progressively stiffer as you move through Sport and Sport + modes. It's not just that the springs are stiffer but it's also the engine mounts, sway bars, toe links and negative front camber that provide significantly less of a muted feeling w/ more driver feedback.

I personally love the tuned suspension on the M5C and it was the primary reason I went this route; I live in Miami where the roads are very good so take that into consideration when making your decision.

I will say that the slightly lower stance looks great and the M-Sport Exhaust is surprisingly good.

MCOMP · 01-05-2019, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deda

Hello,

I need help from all of you M lovers.
I am just about to order M5..but I have one big issue.

My dealer offered me M5 CP.

What i need to know how stiffer and harder is drive in M5 CP comparing to stock M5?

I found on internet and youtube that ride in comfort mode is almost the same on both cars,but it changes in sport and sport +.

I am very satisfy with ride comfort in stock M5 in all modes,now im bit affraid for my passingers if I choose to go with M5 CP.

Please help me and sorry if its a repost.

Deda

Is the Comp car in Dealers possession? if yes than take it on a test drive.This car isn't for everyone.Less comfortable on long trips when the roads are bumpy. Smooth roads and this car is heaven.

Deda · 01-05-2019, 06:35 AM

Thank you all.

Problem is that dealer does not have the car at dealership.

Thats the problem,i can not drive it,befere i pay for it.

Car is just produced and offered me with price of stock M5.

But i dont want to be greedy and buy the car with special price,but then to cry over comfort.

Roads are in very good condition in my country,highways even better..

Still dont know what to do.

Rk-d · 01-05-2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Deda

Thank you all.

Problem is that dealer does not have the car at dealership.

Thats the problem,i can not drive it,befere i pay for it.

Car is just produced and offered me with price of stock M5.

But i dont want to be greedy and buy the car with special price,but then to cry over comfort.

Roads are in very good condition in my country,highways even better..

Still dont know what to do.

Get the Comp. Don't look back. This is a no brainer. My roads are not great and I have a comp. It's not a big deal.

btsmith · 01-05-2019, 07:19 AM

I drove a stock 18 M5 for 1,800 miles and then switched to a 19 M5 comp that I now have 1,200 miles on. I couldn’t be happier. In my opinion the ride quality difference is small. If you’re unhappy in a comp, you probably wouldn’t have been very happy in a base.

Go for the comp!!

Steeve19M5CP · 01-05-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by robotk

Get the Comp. Don't look back. This is a no brainer. My roads are not great and I have a comp. It's not a big deal.

+1

josec70 · 01-05-2019, 09:17 AM

^^^ this ^^^^

GUNGASLOW · 01-05-2019, 10:39 AM

If you want a smoother ride go for the regular M5, I have the standard 19” wheels and the ride is good. I’ve driven a regular M5 on the upgraded 20” and could feel a difference in harshness just going up 1” on the rims.. the comp adds the 20” wheels and the harder springs.. no thank you! If I wanted a car that rides like that there are other cars in that category.. that’s the reason I didn’t buy an AMG E63s, Nissan GTR etc .

devondragon · 01-05-2019, 10:55 AM

Get the Comp! It handles better, sounds better, etc... if the ride bothers you run it in comfort. I run mine in Sport all the time and the roads here aren't great (although not as bad as Boston was).

Deda · 01-05-2019, 05:05 PM

After all comments im 90 percent for M5 CP!

wanesso · 01-05-2019, 05:13 PM

....and I wish the M5C was more stiff and less soft. Can't imagine someone thinking it's too stiff a ride and the M5 must be soft serve vanilla ... wishing the M4 was AWD.....

marcvtec · 01-05-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deda

After all comments im 90 percent for M5 CP!

Well in that case let me help to sway to to the regular M5 side.

I've been and drove through everyplace in former Yugoslavia.
You will feel every bump on the side roads, since the car has very wide tires, and the comp has even stiffer springs, motor mounts, bushings, etc.

I prefer to drive my car in comfort on side streets here in Canada - and even then its bumpy on side roads. when I hit highways I play with the suspensions settings based on road conditions, and my speeding ticket preference.

The M5 comp is essentially a fat pig track car and glass highways.
Just to going to the corner store can feel a bit harsh, but also I'm in my 40's , in my 20's I would not care.

jebi ga.

Ever34 · 01-05-2019, 05:20 PM

MComp was not available when I bought my car but I recently test drove the comp version and I would chose the regular M5 again simply for the additional comfort when required.

Miko M · 01-05-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marcvtec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deda

After all comments im 90 percent for M5 CP!

Well in that case let me help to sway to to the regular M5 side.

I've been and drove through everyplace in former Yugoslavia.
You will feel every bump on the side roads, since the car has very wide tires, and the comp has even stiffer springs, motor mounts, bushings, etc.

I prefer to drive my car in comfort on side streets here in Canada - and even then its bumpy on side roads. when I hit highways I play with the suspensions settings based on road conditions, and my speeding ticket preference.

The M5 comp is essentially a fat pig track car and glass highways.
Just to going to the corner store can feel a bit harsh, but also I'm in my 40's , in my 20's I would not care.

jebi ga.

Upravu si

If he drives long distance regular M5 is to go.
I personally prefer CP but I was not patient to wait. Lol

marcvtec · 01-05-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Upravu si

If he drives long distance regular M5 is to go.
I personally prefer CP but I was not patient to wait. Lol

Ya I was not patient either, - but to be honest, the only thing I would have wanted was the tune from CP - so I'll go aftermarket and fix that,

Also deda - maybe putting 19 inch rims would help on the comp FYI.

Miko M · 01-05-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by marcvtec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Upravu si

If he drives long distance regular M5 is to go.
I personally prefer CP but I was not patient to wait. Lol

Ya I was not patient either, - but to be honest, the only thing I would have wanted was the tune from CP - so I'll go aftermarket and fix that,

Also deda - maybe putting 19 inch rims would help on the comp FYI.

Yes, most people would agree with that.

marcvtec · 01-05-2019, 06:12 PM

Deda, another point worth noting, as this platform ages a bit, all these comp parts can be swapped in if wanted. And later down the road I'm sure there will be even more bushings, tie rods, etc. from aftermarket that will be more aggressive, like Vorshlag, etc.

Deda · 01-05-2019, 06:23 PM

Hvala vam momci!
Thank you guys..i will go with CP.

Today my dealer included 19 inch OEM 705 M with winter tires setup for free.

In last 10 years road quality has become excellent in Croatia,highway even better so i go CP.

I will post pics as soon as i receive car..1 week to transfer the car from Germany to Croatia.. its going to be SG with aragorn ccb.

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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	M5 vs M5 CP ride comfort Hello, I need help from all of you M lovers. I am just about to order M5..but I have one big issue. My dealer offered me M5 CP. What i need to know how stiffer and harder is drive in M5 CP comparing to stock M5? I found on internet and youtube that ride in comfort mode is almost the same on both cars,but it changes in sport and sport +. I am very satisfy with ride comfort in stock M5 in all modes,now im bit affraid for my passingers if I choose to go with M5 CP. Please help me and sorry if its a repost. Deda
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Maybe to be more straightforward,did any of you regret for taking M5 CP instead of stock M5 because of ride comfort or stiffness?
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GUNGASLOW Banned 192 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Salem MA iTrader: (0)	Cp is 10% stiffer and you can feel it. That’s why I chose the regular M5 myself
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zuschnell Captain 556 Rep 629 Posts Drives: '19 m5, '18 991.2 gt3, Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	I have comp and am happy with ride quality. My wife hasn't complained yet either! It is definitely noticeable between the two models but I don't find the m5c uncomfortable at all in comfort mode. I guess it also depends on what road conditions are like where you live. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: '10 X5M, '14 550ix, '17 M3 zcp, '11 aw e90 M3 zcp, ?11 sg e90 M3, '17 X5M, 19 F90 M5 Current: ?13 e92 m3 ESS 585, 22 f95 x5m Comp, Track - '18 manual 991.2 GT3, Wife's family truckster - '20 Volvo XC90 T8
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josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	My suggestion is to test drive them both and see how "you" feel as ride comfort is subjective and will vary from one person to another. With that said, and having driven both, I believe the M5C is about 10% stiffer in Comfort Mode and gets progressively stiffer as you move through Sport and Sport + modes. It's not just that the springs are stiffer but it's also the engine mounts, sway bars, toe links and negative front camber that provide significantly less of a muted feeling w/ more driver feedback. I personally love the tuned suspension on the M5C and it was the primary reason I went this route; I live in Miami where the roads are very good so take that into consideration when making your decision. I will say that the slightly lower stance looks great and the M-Sport Exhaust is surprisingly good. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Thank you all. Problem is that dealer does not have the car at dealership. Thats the problem,i can not drive it,befere i pay for it. Car is just produced and offered me with price of stock M5. But i dont want to be greedy and buy the car with special price,but then to cry over comfort. Roads are in very good condition in my country,highways even better.. Still dont know what to do.
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btsmith Enlisted Member 47 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (1)	I drove a stock 18 M5 for 1,800 miles and then switched to a 19 M5 comp that I now have 1,200 miles on. I couldn’t be happier. In my opinion the ride quality difference is small. If you’re unhappy in a comp, you probably wouldn’t have been very happy in a base. Go for the comp!!
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josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	^^^ this ^^^^ __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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GUNGASLOW Banned 192 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Salem MA iTrader: (0)	If you want a smoother ride go for the regular M5, I have the standard 19” wheels and the ride is good. I’ve driven a regular M5 on the upgraded 20” and could feel a difference in harshness just going up 1” on the rims.. the comp adds the 20” wheels and the harder springs.. no thank you! If I wanted a car that rides like that there are other cars in that category.. that’s the reason I didn’t buy an AMG E63s, Nissan GTR etc .
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devondragon Lieutenant 153 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M6 Coupe [8.50]	Get the Comp! It handles better, sounds better, etc... if the ride bothers you run it in comfort. I run mine in Sport all the time and the roads here aren't great (although not as bad as Boston was).
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	After all comments im 90 percent for M5 CP!
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Ever34 Lieutenant 325 Rep 519 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	MComp was not available when I bought my car but I recently test drove the comp version and I would chose the regular M5 again simply for the additional comfort when required.
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marcvtec Banned 407 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Deda, another point worth noting, as this platform ages a bit, all these comp parts can be swapped in if wanted. And later down the road I'm sure there will be even more bushings, tie rods, etc. from aftermarket that will be more aggressive, like Vorshlag, etc.
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Hvala vam momci! Thank you guys..i will go with CP. Today my dealer included 19 inch OEM 705 M with winter tires setup for free. In last 10 years road quality has become excellent in Croatia,highway even better so i go CP. I will post pics as soon as i receive car..1 week to transfer the car from Germany to Croatia.. its going to be SG with aragorn ccb.
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