The bmw to have is always the one below the M models, would take this over the S6/S7 & E53 because of the engine even though both rivals had a much better interior design....this thing is a beast!
Was there a video where you showed the top X number of cars with the highest acceleration G you tested? (I seem to remember seeing one, but can't find it) I'm shocked that this 4,400 lb sedan pulls more acceleration G than both the McLaren 570 and 720S you tested. The combination of short gearing, launch control, and all-wheel drive make these cars remarkably quick off-the-line.
Yeah we've noticed high G force doesn't always translate into fast 0-100 times. We aren't engineers but it seems the Vbox shows higher G on heavier vehicles that have high torque. Also, G force seems to be how 'sudden' a car takes off. For example the McLaren has proper launch control and might take off more gradually and progressively, even though it's faster overall. Whereas this M550i jumps off the line more suddenly, and probably does a quicker 0-20 time for instance. Peak torque (a massive 750Nm) is available from just 1800rpm as well. Hope that helps.
And maintenance it will need. I can only imagine the heat in the engine with those turbos mounted in the V and plastic galore everywhere. This is definitely a lease only car.
If you Buy a car for 100.000€ and cant maintain it, you shouldnt buy it. then you just Want a car thats way too much for your income, but you just Want to brag about. So just buy cars you can Afford.
Most likely - the M550i is around 125kg lighter. But also different day, different car. We have noticed some cars can run fairly different times just on a different day (weather, fuel quality, fuel level/weight - can all make a difference). We can't do much about it though. We simply try to conduct testing as consistently as possible. And we obviously display the quickest time we achieved during our time with the car.
Always been a car nut but not lately. Turbo, automatic, fake exhaust noise in cabins. Nah, I’ll pass thanks. Just bring on all the electric cars already.
Exciting stuff starts at 2:13
With me and the wife, exciting stuff usually finishes after 2:13. I once went a full 3 mins. One day, I’d like to break the magical 4 minute mark.
PA -Mail broo 😂😂
The vacuum sound at 2:13 is not that exciting 😹
What a car. Who needs a M5. I'd rather this as it is more disreet and has livable ride comfort. Another great video - keep up the great work mate.
3,8sec. To 100 for the new model lol
They sound better than the m5. The m5 sounds really weird.
Maybe I like the M550i better than the M5.
same
Costs way less and delivers insane performance paired with luxury and less boy racer like
3:10, so fast it vanished into thin air.
Must have hit 88mph.
Just got mine, and loving it!
I drove both the old 408/450 PS 550i models, and they were both plenty rapid. Over 120 mph in the quarter is really moving!
Great video guys. This car sounds awesome, so much better than many of the other cars that come out now days.
The way it squats at launch though
Brilliant video. Not too much talk, or silly childish behavior like many others. Thank you.
My favourite bmw v8 m550i
The bmw to have is always the one below the M models, would take this over the S6/S7 & E53 because of the engine even though both rivals had a much better interior design....this thing is a beast!
This a stealth cruiser!!!! Very under rated!
Pretty rapid acceleration! But these cars are really losing a lot of that raw sound.
Still sounds decent but I see what you mean. Doesn’t help with soft rev limiter
It clearly needs an aftermarket exhaust ahah
Lexus is the only brand with naturally aspirated V8s rn, that's where u find raw sounds
@@mills3375 yeah sounds decent for sure, but I reckon from the inside it sounds a bit artificial
@@rabeeaalmahmoudi8704 yeah pretty much lexus since all their engines are outdated but in a good way since the sound is raw and not artificial
It's so quick acceleration!
Great review!!
Put an Akropovic exhaust system on this and you’re in heaven.
Best daily driver in my eyes at the moment :)
great video!
A proud owner of m550i
Nice info love it
Even faster after the over the air update!🤩 3.5 seconds
Was there a video where you showed the top X number of cars with the highest acceleration G you tested? (I seem to remember seeing one, but can't find it) I'm shocked that this 4,400 lb sedan pulls more acceleration G than both the McLaren 570 and 720S you tested. The combination of short gearing, launch control, and all-wheel drive make these cars remarkably quick off-the-line.
Yeah we've noticed high G force doesn't always translate into fast 0-100 times. We aren't engineers but it seems the Vbox shows higher G on heavier vehicles that have high torque. Also, G force seems to be how 'sudden' a car takes off. For example the McLaren has proper launch control and might take off more gradually and progressively, even though it's faster overall. Whereas this M550i jumps off the line more suddenly, and probably does a quicker 0-20 time for instance. Peak torque (a massive 750Nm) is available from just 1800rpm as well. Hope that helps.
@@PDriveTV Indeed!™ Thanks for the reply!
0-100 in just 3.8s. No need to buy X5M😂
With AWD aka xdrive
It doesn't look easy to do your own maintenance. Drop a coin in the engine bay it will never hit the ground.
And maintenance it will need. I can only imagine the heat in the engine with those turbos mounted in the V and plastic galore everywhere. This is definitely a lease only car.
@@aleks0001 agree it won't see my money.
If you Buy a car for 100.000€ and cant maintain it, you shouldnt buy it. then you just Want a car thats way too much for your income, but you just Want to brag about. So just buy cars you can Afford.
@@lentlord Yes that's what I do. I also try to maintain it myself. Well said Sir.
Get a Accord 2.0T instead and tune it, voila. You not just made a car as fast as the bimmer but also saved tons of money.
Bro one important question or cfor all
Does the downpipe come only in Maunel mode or also in automatic please answer
Sounds better
Are you sure that car has 530 hp? I think only facelift (LCI) G30 has 530 hp. The one shown in the video probably is 462 hp.
Definitely. I have a 2020 M550i and they came with the 530hp engine just prior to LCI model.
0-200km/h 12.02 sec. ????
Yes
@@PDriveTV faster than a rs6 c8!, also i reakon that on a prepped surface this could do a 11.6 1/4 mile :0
Fast... Very fast !
Is it the weight savings of the M550i that make it noticeably faster than the M850i? 193kph vs 198kph trap speed.
Most likely - the M550i is around 125kg lighter. But also different day, different car. We have noticed some cars can run fairly different times just on a different day (weather, fuel quality, fuel level/weight - can all make a difference). We can't do much about it though. We simply try to conduct testing as consistently as possible. And we obviously display the quickest time we achieved during our time with the car.
And m5
buana máquina
Under 4 sec in a rear wheel drive V8 factory sedan with AC & leather interior!!! When I was a teen that was science fiction
xDrive = all wheel drive
100-200 8,21sec??????
I trap 130mph at 11.0 with tune only 2020 m550i lol
Intro music?
Bluemacaw - Johna
this thing isn't slow wow!
If the sports car is kissed by the BB, the faster sport car run, the longer the kiss time...Haha........................................
Definitely lease car. A repair/regular maintenance bill kills all the enjoyment. Thanks for detailed review.
True but the new bmw got much better compare to the older bmw models I heard
I want the Lexus GSF but it’s only RWD I need AWD for snow u know
First
You second not first
@@akifdz_15 just kidding dude
Oh sh*t here we go again
@@akifdz_15 lmao don't take it seriously u won't get the car if u both are first lol
I think that the v6 engines suits bmw. The v8s belongs to merc.
Are you new to the BMW brand? BMW don't make V6 engines, just inline 6.
Always been a car nut but not lately. Turbo, automatic, fake exhaust noise in cabins. Nah, I’ll pass thanks. Just bring on all the electric cars already.