Black Sapphire Metallic VS. Black
 

Looking at 06 X5's CPO's online is there much differens in the Black and the Black Sapphire Metallic. It is hard to tell from Pic's and is one better then the other ?

Black Sapphire Metallic have crystal flakes in the paint. It's much more easier to maintain (hides swirl marks better) than Jet Black.

Had both. We like the Black Sapphire. I like the way it looks in the sun when it's clean. Jet Black just didn't have as much depth. Easy to find both colors on the street. Just look at them and you can tell the difference. If you can't tell the difference, I wouldn't worry too much. Any way you cut it, black is difficult to maintain.

black sapphire ftw

I think I have sapphire black?

Black looks unbelievable until I drive away from the car wash.

Black Sapphire, if for no other reason than it sounds more exotic.