40i Xline or Msport?

DrPartagas · 02-19-2022, 02:37 PM

What do you think will look more impressive in Mineral White Metallic: the Xline with the silver accents or the Msport with the black accents and shadow line trim?
Coffee interior, 20" wheels.

I keep building both vehicles and I wonder if the Msport is too aggressive? I seek a classy look. Both vehicles would be loaded and custom ordered. Thoughts?

sharkymcpeterson · 02-19-2022, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPartagas

What do you think will look more impressive in Mineral White Metallic: the Xline with the silver accents or the Msport with the black accents and shadow line trim?
Coffee interior, 20" wheels.

I keep building both vehicles and I wonder if the Msport is too aggressive? I seek a classy look. Both vehicles would be loaded and custom ordered. Thoughts?

I think it's all personal preference, but I'm extremely partial to the m sport.

Auricom · 02-19-2022, 09:22 PM

Personal preference - M Sport

Not a fan of the xLine rear bumper diaper on xLine especially on white - looks better on darker colors

Granted the M Sport has one too but the rear bumper design is more cohesive plus gotta love the color matched wheel arches and sport rocker panels.

mbnc1 · 02-19-2022, 10:59 PM

The black wheel arches kill the look of the X-Line to me. Especially with a white exterior.

gqgambler · 02-20-2022, 12:53 AM

MSport. Hands down.
Xline looks unfinished with wheel arches, front and rear bumper trim, and rocker panels.

mad villain · 02-20-2022, 02:06 PM

I think you'll find the majority of the people want and went with MSport. I know for me it was mandatory. I wanted extended shadow line as well but I was willing to purchase without as that could be changed later. I think the body coloured body panels look much better than the silver accents and I like that it makes the car look mean and aggressive.

In the end you have to walk out to it everyday so your best bet is to see them in person and determine what looks classy for you.

1Mors · 02-20-2022, 02:20 PM

The majority of folks on this forum probably went with msport for sure. I think in general with the average consumer non enthusiast there are more xlines due to cost savings plus it still looks great.

Phil Devtec · 02-20-2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mbnc1

The black wheel arches kill the look of the X-Line to me. Especially with a white exterior.

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Originally Posted by gqgambler

MSport. Hands down.
Xline looks unfinished with wheel arches, front and rear bumper trim, and rocker panels.

Totally agree...doesn't look good at all.

Denk · 02-20-2022, 05:34 PM

XLine for a more traditional SUV look, MSport for a cleaner more polished look. I'm curious to see the 2023 LCI's.

nZtiZia · 02-20-2022, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Denk

XLine for a more traditional SUV look, MSport for a cleaner more polished look. I'm curious to see the 2023 LCI's.

there are no MY23 X5 LCI. LCI will start production in April 2023 and available to order as MY24.

SamAni · 02-22-2022, 12:00 AM

Msport

1Mors · 02-22-2022, 01:33 AM

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there are no MY23 X5 LCI. LCI will start production in April 2023 and available to order as MY24.

I keep seeing LCI.. I have to keep up with everyones lingo.. what is LCI ?

nZtiZia · 02-22-2022, 04:29 AM

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I keep seeing LCI.. I have to keep up with everyones lingo.. what is LCI ?

Life Cycle Impulse. it's BMW's term for mid-cycle updates

xDrivex5 · 02-22-2022, 11:41 AM

For me only M sport is possible😇 and extended shadow line!

osteome · 02-22-2022, 01:37 PM

We went with a Mineral White MSport with Extended Shadow Line and Extended Coffee, on 22s, and have no regrets.

hiki08 · 02-23-2022, 10:51 AM

I've got the mineral white X Line here. Ugly duckling on the forum.

If money was no object, the X5M would be my preferred model line, especially the vertical reflectors in the rear.

I don't mind the black plastic cladding around the wheel arches. I think it adds a nice off-road character to it. The X Line front is still impressive too. But at certain angles, the rear looks like a massive unattractive flat slab and to me is the biggest let-down of the X Line. The silver trim on the side skirts also isn't bright enough in my opinion, and the lack of body colour there makes the vehicle look a little on the 'slim' side at certain angles. So... between the 2 if money wasn't a problem I'd go M Sport. I recently posted in another thread that I just couldn't justify US$15k extra that they charge for the M Sport locally.

While some said white doesn't look good on the X Line, I actually prefer the black and white contrasting 'colours' to keep things simple. Phytonic blue is also nice imo, and would go to hide a bit of the black plastic trim a bit more.

1Mors · 02-23-2022, 11:57 AM

I think the xline is great too. I owned a 2011 xline and it always looked amazing. Changing it up this time but I never missed anything as far as styling.

XGoober · 02-23-2022, 04:09 PM

I know I'm very much in the minority here, but for me the X5 is too big for M-Sport styling. I think the scale of the X5 requires those unpainted wheel arches to make it look right. The M-Sport variant looks too non-SUV to me. It's like it's trying to be a sports sedan but is just too big to pull it off, so it ends up looking forced.

Totally subjective of course...

schandok · 03-21-2022, 11:32 PM

I recently bought with x-line Alpine White.

When I started considering X5 and doing test drive, I liked the matching wheel arches of m package, but couldn't hang of the thick M steering wheel. Just curious what others think about the steering wheel...

-JLT- · 03-22-2022, 04:22 AM

always M-sport. in fact, deal breaker if X-line

XGoober · 03-22-2022, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by schandok

I recently bought with x-line Alpine White.

When I started considering X5 and doing test drive, I liked the matching wheel arches of m package, but couldn't hang of the thick M steering wheel. Just curious what others think about the steering wheel...

Isn't the X-Line steering wheel also quite beefy these days? It's been a long time since I drove one, but I seem to remember there not being much difference between the M and stock wheels.

In any case, in my outgoing X3 M40i I have the M wheel and it felt quite thick at first, but I like that feeling. I got used to it quickly though - just feels normal to me now. If the stock X5 wheel feels thinner I'm sure i will adjust to that in no time also.

Jpflo · 04-17-2022, 07:38 PM

Totally a personal preference. I went with the M-sport extended shadowline on my Phytonic Blue 45e. I love the aggressive look of the black grille and accents against the body color.

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DrPartagas Private First Class 94 Rep 169 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Macungie, PA iTrader: (0)	40i Xline or Msport? What do you think will look more impressive in Mineral White Metallic: the Xline with the silver accents or the Msport with the black accents and shadow line trim? Coffee interior, 20" wheels. I keep building both vehicles and I wonder if the Msport is too aggressive? I seek a classy look. Both vehicles would be loaded and custom ordered. Thoughts?
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Auricom Brigadier General 4365 Rep 4,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Personal preference - M Sport Not a fan of the xLine rear bumper diaper on xLine especially on white - looks better on darker colors Granted the M Sport has one too but the rear bumper design is more cohesive plus gotta love the color matched wheel arches and sport rocker panels. Attached Images __________________ Current BMWs - '20 X5 xDrive40i M Sport, '20 BMW M550i \| Past BMWs - '03 E39 540iT M Sport, '06 E53 4.8is, '11 E70 M Sport LCI
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mbnc1 New Member 32 Rep 24 Posts Drives: (On Order) 2022 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Winston-Salem, NC iTrader: (0)	The black wheel arches kill the look of the X-Line to me. Especially with a white exterior.
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gqgambler Major 718 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: Fast & Furious Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Beast from the East iTrader: (1)	MSport. Hands down. Xline looks unfinished with wheel arches, front and rear bumper trim, and rocker panels. __________________ No. Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try. -Yoda
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mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	I think you'll find the majority of the people want and went with MSport. I know for me it was mandatory. I wanted extended shadow line as well but I was willing to purchase without as that could be changed later. I think the body coloured body panels look much better than the silver accents and I like that it makes the car look mean and aggressive. In the end you have to walk out to it everyday so your best bet is to see them in person and determine what looks classy for you. __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5
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1Mors Lieutenant 438 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i msport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 XDrive40i [10.00]	The majority of folks on this forum probably went with msport for sure. I think in general with the average consumer non enthusiast there are more xlines due to cost savings plus it still looks great.
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	XLine for a more traditional SUV look, MSport for a cleaner more polished look. I'm curious to see the 2023 LCI's.
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SamAni X5 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Msport
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xDrivex5 Private First Class 53 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW 530D G31 LCi M-sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Est iTrader: (0)	For me only M sport is possible😇 and extended shadow line!
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osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	We went with a Mineral White MSport with Extended Shadow Line and Extended Coffee, on 22s, and have no regrets. Attached Images __________________ 2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded 2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo
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hiki08 First Lieutenant 174 Rep 307 Posts Drives: G05 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Pearl of the Orient iTrader: (0)	I've got the mineral white X Line here. Ugly duckling on the forum. If money was no object, the X5M would be my preferred model line, especially the vertical reflectors in the rear. I don't mind the black plastic cladding around the wheel arches. I think it adds a nice off-road character to it. The X Line front is still impressive too. But at certain angles, the rear looks like a massive unattractive flat slab and to me is the biggest let-down of the X Line. The silver trim on the side skirts also isn't bright enough in my opinion, and the lack of body colour there makes the vehicle look a little on the 'slim' side at certain angles. So... between the 2 if money wasn't a problem I'd go M Sport. I recently posted in another thread that I just couldn't justify US$15k extra that they charge for the M Sport locally. While some said white doesn't look good on the X Line, I actually prefer the black and white contrasting 'colours' to keep things simple. Phytonic blue is also nice imo, and would go to hide a bit of the black plastic trim a bit more. Attached Images
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1Mors Lieutenant 438 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i msport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 XDrive40i [10.00]	I think the xline is great too. I owned a 2011 xline and it always looked amazing. Changing it up this time but I never missed anything as far as styling.
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XGoober Lieutenant 295 Rep 424 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: May 2012 Location: Puget Sound, WA iTrader: (1)	I know I'm very much in the minority here, but for me the X5 is too big for M-Sport styling. I think the scale of the X5 requires those unpainted wheel arches to make it look right. The M-Sport variant looks too non-SUV to me. It's like it's trying to be a sports sedan but is just too big to pull it off, so it ends up looking forced. Totally subjective of course...
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schandok New Member 13 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 s40i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I recently bought with x-line Alpine White. When I started considering X5 and doing test drive, I liked the matching wheel arches of m package, but couldn't hang of the thick M steering wheel. Just curious what others think about the steering wheel...
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-JLT- Brigadier General 3455 Rep 4,189 Posts Drives: '22 X4M COMP, '23 iX xDrive50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHITOWN iTrader: (1)	always M-sport. in fact, deal breaker if X-line __________________ -JLT-
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Jpflo Private First Class 140 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2022 X5, 2019 540i, 2009 328i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Totally a personal preference. I went with the M-sport extended shadowline on my Phytonic Blue 45e. I love the aggressive look of the black grille and accents against the body color. __________________ '22 G05 X5 45e xDrive mSport - Phytonic Blue/Cognac '19 G30 540i xDrive - Mineral White/Beige, 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited, 2009 E90 328i xDrive, 2006 Audi A6 Quattro, 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT 4WD , 2002 Audi TT Roadster (all retired)
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