[shvydkist]

Originally Posted by pokerface

MCB looks a bit richer but that might be just me trying to find a difference.

+1 There's more depth to the MCB.

[NYe60chrisIU]

jeez that 3 looks incredible. the f30 m3 is gonna be out of this world

[clarence]

Originally Posted by BAMxi

Are those the 19 inch M sport wheels on a 328?

Yes, they're 403M. For a lot of markets the standard wheel for all M-sports are 400M (18"), 403M is optional.

[Kayani_1]

I declare the winner to be the color that is cheaper of the two.

They are both good and look the same .

[chrisbmwcy]

Originally Posted by shvydkist

+1 There's more depth to the MCB.

Correct! and that is only visible in direct sunlight on a sunny day.

My next ride will probably be an f30 Msport estoril blue II. (in 4 years on)

[francis_william]

what's the difference between the two??????!!!!??? I am confused...

[turbotoy4me]

Originally Posted by ///MPower

Both are winners! Pretty close in look anyway. Both stunning.

+1 - Stunning and beautiful

[Taranto203]

Both Are Mint Nothing Like The Color Blue On A BMW!


-335XI

[GOLFFRR]

stunning

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by as7920

From these pictures I cannot tell the difference.

Apparently they are based on the same however EBII has more silver in it. This came from Scott26 a few months back I believe.

It was E90Fleet who confirmed the colors were different and how they differ:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=238

"The formula for Estoril Blue II contains alot more silver than the Monte Carlo. They are definitively not the same"

In some situations they do look almost identical. I saw both at NAIAS this past January (on the same cars incidentally - an F30 328i MSport and an F10 M5) and I could tell the difference. I actually prefer the Estoril II. I think it is probably the extra silver in the Estoril II that makes it shine more when in bright light.

[N54Fiend]

WHERE DID THE BEAUTIFUL OLD M5 MIRRORS GO

[richb811]

Pretty hard for my eyes to tell the difference between the two colors, but that doesn't really matter because they are both stunning!

[Adman Mike]

Originally Posted by Jason

Yes, first tanzanite blue photos @ http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718264

mmm.. bit like the blue of my 5 series, can't wait to see it on the F30.

[catserfp]

judging from the similarity between the two, i just hope the new m3 looks way more aggressive than the m5?!?!?!?!

[as7920]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

It was E90Fleet who confirmed the colors were different and how they differ:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=238

"The formula for Estoril Blue II contains alot more silver than the Monte Carlo. They are definitively not the same"

In some situations they do look almost identical. I saw both at NAIAS this past January (on the same cars incidentally - an F30 328i MSport and an F10 M5) and I could tell the difference. I actually prefer the Estoril II. I think it is probably the extra silver in the Estoril II that makes it shine more when in bright light.

Cool thanks for the link, my memory fails me! Could not find the original post anywhere.

[Puerto Rican 335d]

Im glad I have the Montego Blue with Glove interior

[thijs-v-d-H]

A few more pictures which show the difference between MCB and Estoril Blue better. The F30 and F21 are both Estoril blue.
For more pictures see our FB: http://www.facebook.com/bmwdealerdefonkert

[ADEAN]

I love both colors and the fog light of the 328. So nice to light them up at night under the stars!! ;-)

[Pure]

Description in detail:
Estoril Blue 2 B45 in the shade is identical to Montecarlo Blue. Only in the sun on will notice
The differences. Estoril is slightly lighter and varying shades of blue are more greenish flake less silvery flake.
Montecarlo Blue B05 meanwhile what varies is the saturation that is losing a pure blue to blue with many silvery flakes.
Both belong to last generation of colors.
I seem to sense that BMW did it on purpose, offering so similar tones, only to have some reserve in case of failure of paint supplier , as happened with Xirallic for 2 years.
And surprise to those who did not know the brand offers a third variant of these is called Neon Blue Individual .

[airwolf878]

I'm still partial to Montego. It's too bad it's not offered anymore.

[Pure]

Originally Posted by airwolf878

I'm still partial to Montego. It's too bad it's not offered anymore.

You're right Montego Blue was a balanced medium blue with an image between sporty and elegant.
It is one of my favorite blues.
Maybe If I send and mail to BMW USA and BMW GERMANY along with other people owning to return the color.
But I'll tell you something, put brand interests above everything no matter withdraw something that pleases some and focus on what sells more.
I have been in communication contact with BMW GERMANY to offer some colors in the next M3.
At the same time I tell you I proposed to take out a Performance Package, for the M5.
I have evidence to say this.
By the way I was asked to work with them and have had no answer, as you can see the brand only cares a bough their interests and nothing more.
You're the first person on the forum that I say this.
I ask one thing, says all I want to know the opinion off all, opening a new topic or post.

[Pure]

Originally Posted by Purecraftgerman

You're right Montego Blue was a balanced medium blue with an image between sporty and elegant.
It is one of my favorite blues.
Maybe If I send and mail to BMW USA and BMW GERMANY along with other people owning to return the color.
But I'll tell you something, put brand interests above everything no matter withdraw something that pleases some and focus on what sells more.
I have been in communication contact with BMW GERMANY to offer some colors in the next M3.
At the same time I tell you I proposed to take out a Performance Package, for the M5.
I have evidence to say this.
By the way I was asked to work with them and have had no answer, as you can see the brand only cares a bough their interests and nothing more.
You're the first person on the forum that I say this. Have evidence!
I ask one thing, says all I want to know the opinion off all, opening a new topic or post.

Have evidence!!!