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

Jason · 06-05-2012, 09:14 AM

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BMW F30 vs F10 Real Life Comparison Photos

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A great set of real life comparison photos between the F30 and F10, by Paul Tan.

Although the general styling of the newest 3 series and 5 series is now more consistent and shares more styling cues than the previous generation E90 and E60, there are still significant differences (in particular the front end) between the two designs as these photos highlight.

Here's the tale of the tape for the F30 and F10:

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

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thatsagoodpoint · 06-05-2012, 09:56 AM

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

NYe60chrisIU · 06-05-2012, 10:14 AM

the f30 feels much much smaller than the f10 once inside

PKumarM3 · 06-05-2012, 10:34 AM

bmw once said they wouldn't have continuity in their lines.

bavarian19 · 06-05-2012, 10:36 AM

Other than the length, and a couple inches in width, it is more similar that I would have thought.

OdomPHD · 06-05-2012, 10:40 AM

They're both beautiful. I know they look a lot alike, but it works so far as profit for BMW is concerned.

persian54 · 06-05-2012, 10:46 AM

I can't really tell the difference when looking at it from the rear..

06E90Rostik · 06-05-2012, 10:51 AM

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

DrivenByE30 · 06-05-2012, 10:54 AM

Thanks Jason, this is what i have been looking for.

I always can make the differentiation among BMW cars,
but these two: the F10 and F30 are just troubling!

the resemblance is ?!
Especially from these two perspectives:

i shall add mine two here:

DrivenByE30 · 06-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

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

it's getting old i know... but "that's what she said" ...

Basheezy · 06-05-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

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

it's getting old i know... but "that's what she said" ...

Hahahahhah.

exactly what I was thinking.

Venom · 06-05-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

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

that's what she said.

it took me quite a few pictures and now these more aggressive headlights are growing on me but the 3 series does the look a bit better because the front end looks sleeker too.

thatsagoodpoint · 06-05-2012, 11:28 AM

it took me quite a few pictures and now these more aggressive headlights are growing on me but the 3 series does the look a bit better because the front end looks sleeker too.
========

I agree. THe sloping front really adds a sleekness that just gives it an elegant yet athletic stance. I saw an F30 on Sunday making a simple right turn into a parking lot and the car just appears to glide..

chrisny · 06-05-2012, 11:29 AM

it's getting old i know... but "that's what she said" ...[/quote]

That one will never get old... And works for just about anything.

Jblack4083 · 06-05-2012, 11:34 AM

When you see them like this it doesn't look like "same sausage different lengths" anymore

Photoman · 06-05-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

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

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.

SoCali E90 · 06-05-2012, 12:01 PM

after seeing these pix i am officially turned off by the new 3 series. for the life of me i can not get used to it and all of its looks. the 5 series just looks much more sleeker and attractive compared to the 3.

i will be keeping my fingers crossed for the 1 series sedan and hope they dont butcher that one like they did the hatch.

MarcJ · 06-05-2012, 12:28 PM

I've had a F30 for three days while resolving a problem on my F11.
I was so happy to get met F11 back. Everything is better: comfort, sound system, silence, overall quality, GPS screen,...
I do like the F30, but it doesn't feel like my three previous BMW (last was an E92)

Orangeman5 · 06-05-2012, 12:29 PM

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

Tag · 06-05-2012, 12:39 PM

I like the hood and the front bumper of the F30 better.

monkawekrue · 06-05-2012, 01:00 PM

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.

Alpine390 · 06-05-2012, 01:12 PM

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.

06-05-2012, 09:14 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,252 iTrader: (0)	BMW F30 vs F10 Real Life Comparison Photos BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW F30 vs F10 Real Life Comparison Photos 79 COMMENTS Tweet A great set of real life comparison photos between the F30 and F10, by Paul Tan. Although the general styling of the newest 3 series and 5 series is now more consistent and shares more styling cues than the previous generation E90 and E60, there are still significant differences (in particular the front end) between the two designs as these photos highlight. Here's the tale of the tape for the F30 and F10: 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 Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE 2014 BMW 5 Series LCI Official Catalog and Detailed Model Guide Three BMW Models Named Sportiest Cars of 2013 by Sport Auto More LCI 5 Series Facelift Videos
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06-05-2012, 09:56 AM	#2
thatsagoodpoint Private Drives: E90 3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics but I'd like to see a compo of the F30 vs the E39 and the F10 vs the E38.. __________________ Hopefully 340i xDrive

06-05-2012, 10:34 AM	#4
PKumarM3 Air India Drives: 2003.5 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,741 iTrader: (8)	bmw once said they wouldn't have continuity in their lines. __________________ 09 335xi Sedan 03.5 E46 M3 01 Porsche 911 C4 87 528e 5sp

06-05-2012, 10:46 AM	#7
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,413 iTrader: (260)	I can't really tell the difference when looking at it from the rear.. __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

06-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,184 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Jason, this is what i have been looking for. I always can make the differentiation among BMW cars, but these two: the F10 and F30 are just troubling! the resemblance is ?! Especially from these two perspectives: i shall add mine two here: __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

06-05-2012, 10:14 AM	#3
NYe60chrisIU NYe60chrisIU Drives: '08 528xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 516 / 812 Posts: 320 iTrader: (0)	the f30 feels much much smaller than the f10 once inside

06-05-2012, 10:36 AM	#5
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,675 iTrader: (22)	Other than the length, and a couple inches in width, it is more similar that I would have thought.

06-05-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento Posts: 1,441 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [5.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Those extra 10" in length really do make a great difference once you are inside

06-05-2012, 11:28 AM	#13
thatsagoodpoint Private Drives: E90 3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	it took me quite a few pictures and now these more aggressive headlights are growing on me but the 3 series does the look a bit better because the front end looks sleeker too. ======== I agree. THe sloping front really adds a sleekness that just gives it an elegant yet athletic stance. I saw an F30 on Sunday making a simple right turn into a parking lot and the car just appears to glide.. __________________ Hopefully 340i xDrive

06-05-2012, 11:29 AM	#14
chrisny Captain Drives: '13 BSM 335xi M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 835 iTrader: (0)	it's getting old i know... but "that's what she said" ...[/quote] That one will never get old... And works for just about anything.

06-05-2012, 11:34 AM	#15
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	When you see them like this it doesn't look like "same sausage different lengths" anymore

06-05-2012, 12:01 PM	#17
SoCali E90 OOOOWEEEEE! Drives: 2011 AW 135i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Da Valley Posts: 2,861 iTrader: (10)	after seeing these pix i am officially turned off by the new 3 series. for the life of me i can not get used to it and all of its looks. the 5 series just looks much more sleeker and attractive compared to the 3. i will be keeping my fingers crossed for the 1 series sedan and hope they dont butcher that one like they did the hatch. __________________

06-05-2012, 12:28 PM	#18
MarcJ Private First Class Drives: F11 525d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	I've had a F30 for three days while resolving a problem on my F11. I was so happy to get met F11 back. Everything is better: comfort, sound system, silence, overall quality, GPS screen,... I do like the F30, but it doesn't feel like my three previous BMW (last was an E92)

06-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#19
Orangeman5 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 330i j. black Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Another noticeable difference is the ride height, the F10 looks like it has a lift kit next to the F30. __________________ 330i MT/Jet Black/Black Leather/Walnut Burl Trim./PP/SP/PDC/CA/Sirius/Heated Seats "Drive fast, take chances."

06-05-2012, 12:39 PM	#20
Tag Colonel Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 2,612 iTrader: (2)	I like the hood and the front bumper of the F30 better. __________________ 335is Coupe Space Gray, ZPP, 609, 2TC, 688, 494 and 6FL. Matte Black M310 19's \| Michelin PSS 235/35F, 265/30R \| COBB AccessPORT \| Eibach Pro Street S \| Painted reflectors \| Glossy Black Kidney Grilles –Modding ain't easy FS: Front Lowering Spring Perches

06-05-2012, 01:00 PM	#21
monkawekrue Colonel Drives: e46 M3 CB/e46 M3 AW/f25 X3 AW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CENTEX Posts: 2,455 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2003 e46 M3 CB [0.00] 2004 e46 M3 AW [0.00] 2013 f25 X3 AW [0.00] 2007 e92 328i SG RE ... [0.00] 2007 e90 335i AW RE ... [0.00]	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. __________________ <<Selling my e46 ///M3>>

06-05-2012, 01:12 PM	#22
Alpine390 Captain Drives: 2011 E92 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2011 335i Msport Coupe - BSM/Oyster (current) 2008 335i Sedan - AW/Terra (Traded) 2007 328i Coupe - Tiag/Black (traded)

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