M4 vs 440xi with M Power and M Sport

[PeteRock]

I've had both, 330d and M3.

Admittedly the 330d doesn't have the punchbof the 340i, but it was torquey and pretty quick. Even if I added a bit more power to that one, it still is nothing like the M.

The regular cars are way softer and roll more. More understeer. The steering is softer and a bit more rubbery.

The regular series are quieter and bit more compliant suspension, but not massive difference in ride quality.

If you are asking, I would get the M, as long as not too much more expensive and within budget.

[bmbweber]

I had a 440 xdrive for 9months, sold it for an M4, completely different driving experience

[2011zx10R]

Originally Posted by BigSky702

Well aside from the fact that it's a loaner, probably base level. What options were on it??

Not saying that it's comparable to an M, but judging, essentially a fleet rental car is not a good rep of the car. Unfortunately you have to tick the right boxes during build. Once again not saying it's equivalent to an M, but let's be honest.


I did test drive a loaded non-M and it was planted...unlike my M4 that tends to track the grooves on some roads... other than that I get what you're saying, when i rent vehicles I'm literally doing 90+ to drop it off and get back into an M4!!

It had a heads up display... not sure what else...

I was more interested in how it drove and I did not like it...

It's a nice car for someone who wants a sporty looking BMW but you drive nice and easy...

[BigSky702]

Originally Posted by 2011zx10R

It had a heads up display... not sure what else...

I was more interested in how it drove and I did not like it...

It's a nice car for someone who wants a sporty looking BMW but you drive nice and easy...

Yea, it's a mixed bag sometimes! I had one that was definitely targeted for the Lexus SC crowd!