Is that a serious question? I don't think it is but I'll answer it anyway b ecause I feel like killing some time. The 318i has a Steptronic. Which is an automatic with an autostick. This M5 has an auto clutch manual, meanin g it is a manual with a hydraulic automated clutch. The concept behind it is that SMG can shift fater than any person ever could (I've heard it take s the system 50 milliseconds to disengage and engage the clutch). The SMG III in this M5 is specifically designed for ultra high poerformance. This trasnmission can also be customized along with the motor setting via iDriv e. The Steptronic on the other hand was designed primarily as an automatic transmission with a sport mode. BMW automatics are some of the best in th e world but even they are sloppy compared to BMW's manuals and SMG's.

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You dont have motorways in the US..? hmm how strange.

why, oh why cant the U.S have an autobahn! maybe if people acually knew how to drive lol. sweet cars.

Now how come a 318i won't shift on command like that? Test drove one with t he "Auto stick" and was disapointed, but handled very well.

The V-10 engine would not fit with the orginal hood on the 3-series.

annoying text over the picture... Nasty car, WELL built. It sounds like h eaven!

Sick cars, I wish we had an autobahn here in the US : )

those cars was raw,sexy and i am in love again!!