BMW F30 vs F10 Real Life Comparison Photos - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

r3dbimmer89 · 06-05-2012, 01:13 PM

The difference in person seems far greater... I feel like in person the F10 looks colossal next to the F30, then again, the F30 looks colossal next to an E46. BTW that F10's ride height is atrocious

carl_d · 06-05-2012, 01:41 PM

I do not like the deeper side windows on the F30. F10 has less deep side windows and looks better for it.

mith · 06-05-2012, 01:46 PM

any chance of photos comparing the interior?

e92ben · 06-05-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Those extra 10" in length really do make a great difference once you are inside

That's what she said....

tiltmode43 · 06-05-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman5

Another noticeable difference is the ride height, the F10 looks like it has a lift kit next to the F30.

This was my initial impression of the F30 when first released. Just thought it was way too high but it's actually been growing on me.

Great thread, love the comparo!

N54CoupeHP · 06-05-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Those extra 10" in length really do make a great difference once you are inside

That's what she said!

TheRox · 06-05-2012, 03:05 PM

F30 drives well but feels a little downmarketfromthe inside

BMW mba's realized cost cutting was possible. F10 has cost cutting measures as well: less aluminum in the chassis the before. It's a heavy car

Exzackt · 06-05-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thatsagoodpoint

Nice pics but I'd like to see a compo of the F30 vs the E39 and the F10 vs the E38..

+1

Alan l. · 06-05-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mith

any chance of photos comparing the interior?

In person the F10 is a lot bigger than the F30 which to me isn't any bigger than the E90.

No need to compare interiors because the F10 is in a whole different league compared to the F30. Both in space and don't even mention quality. The F10's interior is ranked as one of if not the best in class and looks/feels like it cost twice as much as the F30.

Alan

EdwinF10 · 06-05-2012, 04:53 PM

Nice compare, thanks.

Both look great but both desperately need M sport.

blueridger · 06-05-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Photoman

Most of that extra 6" wheelbase and 10" overall length is utilized to coddle the front passengers. Negligible difference in the rear seats between the two cars in real world feel.

I respectfully disagree. For me, the F10 rear seat feels more spacious and I felt there was more headroom in the rear. That said, I really, really wanted to like the F30. I drove it several times in April when I was shopping. Coming from an E93, the F30 left me with the impression that BMW put too much focus on efficiency and cost savings, sacrificing driver experience. Little things like the shape and feel of the idrive buttons left me uninspired and I could not adapt to the sound of the 4 cylinder engine. While I'm still adjusting to the size of the F10, overall it is a much more refined car. That said, I miss the old steering and feel the F10 was a compromise. What I really want is something the size of the F30, with the refinement of the F10, and the connected feel of the last generation.

nsquared · 06-05-2012, 07:56 PM

Would love to see a E92 coupe compared with a F30 sedan.

ska325xi · 06-05-2012, 07:59 PM

need Msport of both...then we're talking

Alan l. · 06-05-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blueridger

I respectfully disagree. For me, the F10 rear seat feels more spacious and I felt there was more headroom in the rear. That said, I really, really wanted to like the F30. I drove it several times in April when I was shopping. Coming from an E93, the F30 left me with the impression that BMW put too much focus on efficiency and cost savings, sacrificing driver experience. Little things like the shape and feel of the idrive buttons left me uninspired and I could not adapt to the sound of the 4 cylinder engine. While I'm still adjusting to the size of the F10, overall it is a much more refined car. That said, I miss the old steering and feel the F10 was a compromise. What I really want is something the size of the F30, with the refinement of the F10, and the connected feel of the last generation.

Yeah I agree with you here. I've been car shopping a lot lately and sat in the back of the f30 and f10 for an extended period of time and there is no comparison with rear seat room. The f10 has tons more room in the rear by far. This was high on my priority list because I wanted to know how much room was left in the back with a baby seat in place. As a matter of fact in real world feel the f30 didn't feel any bigger than my e90 in the front and rear.

Alan

Alan l. · 06-05-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

need Msport of both...then we're talking

Agreed. Both cars looks tons better in Msport trim. It's now pretty much a required package for any BMW

Alan

宝马.e90 · 06-05-2012, 08:34 PM

F10 best looking FXX model. Period. (And yes, I don't think the 6er GC comes close to overall looks)

dmontic71 · 06-05-2012, 08:37 PM

The F10 is definitely more spacious inside, but unless you need the space, the F30 is much more car for your money, and a better driver's car. I had the previous generation 5 before my F30, and it was just boring compared to my E90 and E46....

Jspeed · 06-05-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GMAC63

both look good but I think the front of the 5er looks a little better. The car as a whole is too big for my tastes though.

+1
I know many people already think the F30 looks too much like the F10, but I'd like the new 3 even more if it had the 5's nose. (ignoring the lack of uniqueness, just looking at the F30's styling individually)

Zed2004 · 06-06-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by monkawekrue

is it me or something wrong with the exhaust tips on the 5er?

still not a fan of the stock bumper on the new 3er, needs msport or something.

I think its missing the right chrome exhaust tip...

SROC5 · 06-06-2012, 05:26 AM

3-Series, how you've grown...haha
=====

Specifications & Dimensions

E34 - 1995
Height - 55.0 in.
Length - 185.8 in.
Width - 68.9 in.
Wheelbase - 108.7 in.

F30
Height - 56.3 in
Length - 182.5 in
Width - 71.3 in
Wheelbase - 110.6 in

F10
Height - 57.6 in
Length - 192.8 in
Width - 73.2 in
Wheelbase - 116.8

bm3rmy · 06-06-2012, 07:22 AM

Little disappointed withe F30.
I like 3 series more than the 5 just for the driving.
But the F10 interior layout and quality is way better. After me, i would like to have it in the F30. That will be perfect for me.
F30 328i with F10 interior. To bad, i must accept the compromise having a not so good interior in order to enjoy driving

Amleto63 · 06-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mith

any chance of photos comparing the interior?

In person the F10 is a lot bigger than the F30 which to me isn't any bigger than the E90.

No need to compare interiors because the F10 is in a whole different league compared to the F30. Both in space and don't even mention quality. The F10's interior is ranked as one of if not the best in class and looks/feels like it cost twice as much as the F30.

Alan

This is just the impression I had when sitting in both and comparing their interiors. F30 inside is almost a little bit larger 1er.

06-05-2012, 01:13 PM	#23
r3dbimmer89 The Coolest Drives: '12 E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 560 iTrader: (0)	The difference in person seems far greater... I feel like in person the F10 looks colossal next to the F30, then again, the F30 looks colossal next to an E46. BTW that F10's ride height is atrocious __________________ Current: 12 AW E92 335i ///M sport Gone: 08 Crimson E90 335i/02 AW E46 325i

06-05-2012, 01:41 PM	#24
carl_d General Drives: E90 335i M-Sport N55 6SP Nov10 Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 678 iTrader: (0)	I do not like the deeper side windows on the F30. F10 has less deep side windows and looks better for it. __________________ 2010 E90 335i M-Sport, 2005 E90 325i M-Sport, 2003 E60 520i, 2002 E46 330i Sport II, 2000 E46 325i Sport I, 1999 E46 318i, 1998 E46 323i SE, 1996 E36 323i SE, 1996 E34 518i, 1995 E36 320iA, 1994 E36 316i

06-05-2012, 04:53 PM	#32
EdwinF10 Major Drives: f10 535d M & e70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,077 iTrader: (0)	Nice compare, thanks. Both look great but both desperately need M sport. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2006 e92 335d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.) 2009 e70 X5 35d & 2010 f10 535d M-sport

06-05-2012, 07:56 PM	#34
nsquared [Versatile] Drives: (S)LOW. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California & Utah Posts: 1,340 iTrader: (0)	Would love to see a E92 coupe compared with a F30 sedan. __________________ '13 AW F30 335i ///M-Sport 6MT. OEM(+). [Liquid Innovations] [Envisions] [Rob's Speed Shop]

06-05-2012, 07:59 PM	#35
ska325xi Major General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 6,851 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2006 333 [0.00] 2006 325xi [0.00]	need Msport of both...then we're talking __________________ RPI Scoops, BMW Perf. Intake + Carbon Filter Removal, BMW Perf. Exhaust, PBX, CF Cowl Covers & Lower Snorkel, Matte Black Grills, Rep Hartge Lip, ///M Spoiler, BBS 219m + RE960pp, CF Wrapped Headlights, LUX 5.0 + Solaris Silvers, Vista DRL, Blacklines, Lic. Plate LED, 3M CF Di-Noc Trims, BMW Perf. Alcantara Steering Wheel + Alcantara Trim, ///M DCT Paddles, BMW Perf. Shift Knob + Boot, ///M Novillo Ebrake Handle + BMW Perf. Boot, ACS Pedals

06-05-2012, 01:46 PM	#25
mith Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	any chance of photos comparing the interior?

06-05-2012, 03:05 PM	#29
TheRox Colonel Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 2,313 iTrader: (2)	F30 drives well but feels a little downmarketfromthe inside BMW mba's realized cost cutting was possible. F10 has cost cutting measures as well: less aluminum in the chassis the before. It's a heavy car

06-05-2012, 08:34 PM	#38
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,247 iTrader: (0)	F10 best looking FXX model. Period. (And yes, I don't think the 6er GC comes close to overall looks)

06-05-2012, 08:37 PM	#39
dmontic71 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [5.00] (retired) 2009 528i [5.00] (retired) 2006 325i [5.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [5.00]	The F10 is definitely more spacious inside, but unless you need the space, the F30 is much more car for your money, and a better driver's car. I had the previous generation 5 before my F30, and it was just boring compared to my E90 and E46.... __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.

06-06-2012, 05:26 AM	#42
SROC5 Addicted to Track Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USCON Posts: 1,279 iTrader: (3)	3-Series, how you've grown...haha ===== Specifications & Dimensions E34 - 1995 Height - 55.0 in. Length - 185.8 in. Width - 68.9 in. Wheelbase - 108.7 in. F30 Height - 56.3 in Length - 182.5 in Width - 71.3 in Wheelbase - 110.6 in F10 Height - 57.6 in Length - 192.8 in Width - 73.2 in Wheelbase - 116.8 __________________ ZCP E92 M3 \| Akrapovic Evo \| ESSi \| Swift Spec-R \| APEX ARC-8 \| RS-3 \| PFC-08 \| MS Filter \| MS Spacers \|

06-06-2012, 07:22 AM	#43
bm3rmy New Member Drives: E90 2.0D Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Little disappointed withe F30. I like 3 series more than the 5 just for the driving. But the F10 interior layout and quality is way better. After me, i would like to have it in the F30. That will be perfect for me. F30 328i with F10 interior. To bad, i must accept the compromise having a not so good interior in order to enjoy driving

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