The current X3 is the same size as the X5 used to be. It's pretty much that way with other brands too these days.

 

You're not wrong. Current X3's front is actually slightly more than X5's while X5's rear is slightly more than X3's. GLE and GLS have identical front while GLE's rear is slightly less but still very comfortable. There's also another brand whose midsize is actually more spacious than its "full size" SUV.

 

Not surprising. When I sat in one in an ES 300h at the dealership, I was struck by how big and bargelike it felt.

 

Yeah, it seems like BMW tried this last year and there was so much backlash they abandoned it and no other automaker has tried it. I can’t imagine how anyone would put up with this, wouldn’t people just jailbreak their cars and program these features to work?

 

i see you also like to kick off the shoes before taking a nice drive around

 

After 3 back surgeries I prefer being barefoot when I’m not going anywhere. I like feeling the racing-like pedals.

There are shoes right behind my seat lol.

 

hello i am trying to send you a message but it won’t let me

 

says i can only send you a visitor message... idk maybe your account doesn't have enough activity yet or something

 

Do you still have your H&R springs for ls400

 

The 5 Series growth is pretty artificial, most of it comes from the elongated front overhang (why) and higher roofline thanks to the battery. The actual wheelbase isn't much longer than the previous model.

 

i noticed that too... i guess now everyone has an 'avatar pic' where previously there was just a blank

also people are changing their usernames too now it seems lol

 

yes, i'd say pm me but we know how that'll go lol

i'm stroock6394 on reddit you can try there

 

But the wheelbase, like the rest of the dimensions, IS longer than the E65 7-series, which was the point of the comparison being made.

 

Yeah, I changed mine for some opsec reasons.

Also, on the topic of the new 5 series....just saw that the new PHEV M5 is going to weigh 5,368 lbs. That's more than my F-150.

https://www.motor1.com/news/709142/2025-bmw-m5-weight/

 

That's true, but the wheelbase of the outgoing 5 Series was also only half an inch shorter than the E65.