E60 M5 or E63 M6 weekend blast

[Noblebenn]

Been looking for one of the above for a short while as just need to get the V10 out of my system.
Driving will be 50% motorways and 50% country roads and weekend use. For a simple Sunday blast or small road trip with some spirited driving thrown in, is the M6 much better, more fun, then the M5 or are they very similar?

[Shaoxter]

I'd say they're pretty similar, they share the same engine, gearbox and a lot of other stuff.

The M6 coupe will be lighter have a lower centre of gravity but I couldn't notice the difference when I test drove one compared to the M5. The M6 is actually longer and wider.

To be honest I think it all boils down looks and practicality and if you're not bothered about those things then just find the best example you can find!

[Schermerhorn]

M6 handles better marginally, more streamlined and has a higher top end. It rides alot stiffer too even in comfort mode.

You won't notice it unless you cane them.

[Jazzer]

They're both pretty awesome, but I happen to prefer the image and looks of the M5 over the M6.

The M6 is bigger too, but less spacious inside.

M5 is the one!

[StuH]

As a weekend car I'd take the M6. Much nicer cabin and I think it's dating better than the M5. I loved my M5 but the interior is a bit bland.

[Schermerhorn]

StuH said:

As a weekend car I'd take the M6. Much nicer cabin and I think it's dating better than the M5. I loved my M5 but the interior is a bit bland.

I agree. This is mine.

Quite stiffly sprung though so in Sport mode on back country roads it drives alot like a sports car. On the motorway though in comfort mode its so refined.

[Cactussed]

Is that the factory cupholder??

[Schermerhorn]

Cactussed said:

Is that the factory cupholder??

Yup....seems like a complete afterthought, doesn't it?

[Cactussed]

Looks like a double sided tape effort