As good as the M8 looks, there are a few cars in its class id pick instead of it. But there isnt a car in the M5's sector im choosing instead of one. M5 all day long for me 👍🏾
I'd take the M5 Com. The M8 has a better interior and a few additional features the M5 doesn't but they are wants not needs. To match the practicality of the M5 you need a M8 Gran Coupe and that's a bit on the large side. A M5 comp can be had for just over £60k on auto trader and that’s a real performance bargain.
So the M8 handles slightly better due to the shorter wheelbase, but I understand the Gran Coupe version is a bit longer than even the M5.. so I wonder how the handling on that will compare to both the ‘regular’ M8 and the M5.
@@brucewayne2397 That's is absolutely true. But the incremental improvement in performance is not enough to warrant that ridiculously high price on the "Mate". M5 offers a better value proposition.
Agree with that, although alot of these cars behind closed doors are alot cheaper then bmw make u believe.. the "book" invoice sheet on my m6 competition bang olufsen carbon ceramics etc etc etc when i bought in 2017 was over 122k hell did i pay anything close to that lol.. whatever they say take about 30 grand off in contributions and discount. Obviously the cheaper the model the less discount but you get what i mean.
The M8 is an M6 really, it’s just been rebranded to an 8 series. We would always recommend an ECU tune over a piggyback. And an exhaust itself will add little but Catless Downpipes will remove the restriction.
Hey 🤙🏻 What about the engine? Is the s63 V8 Engine in both cars reliable? How much oil does it take? Can you recommend to buy one below 60000 miles or do you think they are cars which can be used until the typically three year leasing is over and then get rid off? Good video :-) would be nice if you could share your opinion. 😉
whats your opinion on the launch control of these two cars ? i remember Joe having trouble launching the M5 on carwow. also is the M5 competition much better than the standard M5 ? when prices drop to a reasonable amount in a few years and i trade in my M240i will the cheaper standard M5 be ok to modify power on, or is the more powerful M5 comp a better platform to start with ?
Okay I've owned the M8 comp (coupe) the launch control system is amazing. Just traded the M8 competition for a M5 competition LCI. The launch control definitely seems the same. Maybe the pre lci had a different launch control software
Awesome video! I’m glad to see that you are the same fan of M8 comp wheels as me! Could you please try to install those m8 wheels on m5 to see how it will look?? Please I beg you :D just on one side at least
M5 comp is the best in terms of value for money. Very similar performance , interior technically identical. If only you can justify the additional 30-40k for the m8 👍
They both have the same drive train and performance. Given the significant price difference, the M5 is a bargain. I also dont feel that the M8's looks alone would sway me to part with extra 30-40k USD. M5 all day long!
Good work Imran, any chance of comparison between M5 and M8 GC when you can get your hands one one, I can come and help you with the test too. Also would be interested to see a comparison between the M8 GC and outgoing M6 GC, happy to use mine for the purpose of the review
love the M8, tempted to buy a Grand coupe M8 after my M5 f90. You should defiantly change the grill on your M5, if i recal your M5 is not the competition model hence its chrome. I agree about the M8 wheels i love them
Evolve Automotive// best thing would be to change to carbon fiber grill surrounds and do a video of it, get the praise and fortnight later, change it back to chrome grills. That would be a proper protest. What you are saying is sounding like, laziness being protested as protest. I bet if you change to carbon grill surrounds, and keep them for a fortnight, your protest would be finished.
How tough is it not to say “mate” instead of M 8, M5 looks like any other 520d sport at first glance 😝, see Carwow race M5 vs M8, the M5 had launching short shift problems
We have no issues launching our M5 if you watch our VMAX videos. And yes the M5 is meant to be subtle for a supersaloon (we have made ours less subtle) .
The M8 gran coupe is nicer but id add the carbon splitter, carbon ducklip spoiler, carbon diffuser, and carbon side skirts. All by RKP. Love how larger it is, she thicc
@@av8743 not gonna lie, the M8GC in black is hard to say no to, but if I had to choose between it and an M5CS, personally, I prefer the M5CS. Especially with Dinan's handling parts, and cooling upgrade; fun whip to throw around. It's what I want to get, despite them being over sticker, whatever 🤦♂ and as daily, I'd go with a 2018/19 W222 S63 AMG. I'm a car guy, I want them all... smh
Aftermathmathematic I guess he’s telling truth, M8 looks good of course, but he’s telling exactly what i think, M8 looks better than M6 noway, but M6 looked muuuch bettet in 2014, than This M8 or even M8 GC in 2020, 🥂
Sorry think the F90 M5 is the most boring looking M5 to date. Every time I see one on the road I genuinely struggle to tell it apart from a specced up 5 series M sport. No arches, no flares or other aggressive cues to differentiate it. I'm a BMW fan through and through but looks wise the RS6 is more on the money.
Excellent video. Completely agree with you regarding the m8 interior. Stunning. The steering wheel just looks plain in comparison. If you look at the steering wheel in the new amg’s , they look the business. Recently watched a video with Chris Harris , and he was not impressed with the m8 one bit , especially the styling. He found it boring to look at and could not justify the 160k price tag. He said a bmw does not fit into that price category , or in the same bracket as Astons , Bentley etc
@@pimpsli the M2 and M5 are not the same car bracket. How would someone be in a position to chose between the two. One is a luxury family saloon and the other is a small sports car.
@@EvolveAutomotive agreed that both cars are not even close to being in the same segment. However, my point is that if you don't have strict requirements then you can indeed make a choice between the two as it ultimately comes down to preferences rather than requirements.
@@pimpsli Your comment can then be applied to any two vehicles in any class if one does not have strict requirements. The wife and I have owned our 2018 M5 (F90) for just over 18 months. We owned a 2015 BMW M3 (F80) prior to the M5 since July of 2014. Our F90 is a weekend vehicle since we own several other vehicles and I have a take home work vehicle. Last year we looked at purchasing a new M2 Comp and the dealership allowed us to drive the vehicle for over a week. To make a long story short my wife went with a X3M40i over the M2C and X3M since the vehicle was going to be her daily driver. I have owned numerous performance vehicles over the past 54 years of my life. Once again I find myself already looking at a replacement for the F90. One thing that made me gravitate towards the F90 over the F80 was the upscale interior over our F80 and most importantly was the exhaust sound of the F90 over the F80. Call me old school or just old most of my performance vehicles have had V-8's dating back to my first car (1971 Plymouth Cuda with a 440ci / six-pack ) in 1982. I did not like the stock exhaust sound of our F80. Just like you picking the M2C over the M4 and M5. We would have chosen the M4 over the M2C but the X3M40i was the best fit for my wife. I personally would not have purchased the X3M40i but there is truth to the saying of "happy wife, happy life". Enjoy your M2C it is a fun car to drive for the week we had it.
M5 comp is already Classic...car that people will talk about after 50 years later...such perfection!
Honnestly I was really into the M4 but that close generation M5 is just wow
It looks like a cheese in a fridge
@@rudystefan1714 no?
@@medaljon of course it does. Look at it.
@@rudystefan1714what hahahha
One is a GT and the other a saloon... It’s all subjective but I appreciate your points...
The saloon is just as adept at being a GT as the GT, far more practical and a whole lot less money. So in reality it out GTs the GT on every front.
M8 Gran Coupe Competition is also a salon to be honest
If I had that F90 M5 I could sell my Dinan M6 and my Lexus GS 350 F Sport because that car can do it all. Great review.
That M8 is beautiful in black!
As good as the M8 looks, there are a few cars in its class id pick instead of it. But there isnt a car in the M5's sector im choosing instead of one. M5 all day long for me 👍🏾
M5 all day long. i'm not feeling the M8 just yet. as far as convertibles style goes M6 to me looked way better.
Yep. All day long. M6
Ur mad
On the used market, m5s and M8s are basically selling around the same price after just a few years. At that point, the m8 is the clear choice.
I think the chrome grill looks really good with Donnington Grey. Very nice and very much befitting the M5's overall impression.
Stay safe Imran. Thanks for the video. Cheers from Croatia
Thanks man you too.
Imran, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Your M5 is always a winner to me!!! Good job on the video comparison mate.
Getting My M8 competition the beginning of next year.
I'd take the M5 Com. The M8 has a better interior and a few additional features the M5 doesn't but they are wants not needs. To match the practicality of the M5 you need a M8 Gran Coupe and that's a bit on the large side. A M5 comp can be had for just over £60k on auto trader and that’s a real performance bargain.
I’m getting a headache deciding lol both are excellent cars in their own way
Love the M5 its a Legend, still the best Family Saloon money can buy❤👏👍🏆🥇
Uber Saloon :-)
@@EvolveAutomotive 1000hp uber saloon :)
the peak of M car era of e9x m3 and m5/6 s85 v10 design and engine
Love both cars, M5 is a beast and M8 has a tad more luxury.Really excellent detailed review yet again....top notch loving the channel :-)
So the M8 handles slightly better due to the shorter wheelbase, but I understand the Gran Coupe version is a bit longer than even the M5.. so I wonder how the handling on that will compare to both the ‘regular’ M8 and the M5.
Guess we will find out soon! Well after lockdown is over....
Carwow dragrace needed!!!
Wow - it was quite even for me until the sound test!! The M5 sounds incredible!!!😲🔥 Enjoyed the video👌
Full Supersprint sounds absolutely amazing on this car!
Always been an M5 can since the f10 concept. I love my f90 M5 😁✔️
Amazing car!
I can’t wait to see your carbon bits for the M8 to came👌🏽🙏🏽
M8 grand goup is nice but I love the f90 m5
I honestly feel like the m850i looks more aggressive than the M8
D S thats because you’re looking at the cabriolet, compare coupes
Lol. Have a look at then both in person ur wrong
Both very nice , but I'd take your M5 over the 2 👍
I'd still have the gorgeous M5. The M8 coupe and cabriolet weight more than the 5dr saloon counterpart.
M8 is still faster lower and puts in better lap times
@@brucewayne2397 That's is absolutely true. But the incremental improvement in performance is not enough to warrant that ridiculously high price on the "Mate". M5 offers a better value proposition.
Agree with that, although alot of these cars behind closed doors are alot cheaper then bmw make u believe.. the "book" invoice sheet on my m6 competition bang olufsen carbon ceramics etc etc etc when i bought in 2017 was over 122k hell did i pay anything close to that lol.. whatever they say take about 30 grand off in contributions and discount. Obviously the cheaper the model the less discount but you get what i mean.
@@brucewayne2397 I've got you. Good purchase mate, I've got a facelift M5 Comp F10. She's a real honey.
Have you got any theories why the M5 has trouble launching on various videos but the M8 always takes off on point every time?
No. We don't have many issues launching our M5. Can do it repeatedly.
11:18 "and because it is sunny". No where on the planet Earth would anyone consider this sunny except for in England. 😁😁
Would love hear a comparison between M8 Gran coupe vs M5
Yet to have driven one!
9:05 OMG - that is so sick😍😍😍😍
new M8 reminds me very much of M6 (F13), especially side skirts. Any suggestions for tuning 640i (F13) besides performance chip and exhaust?
The M8 is an M6 really, it’s just been rebranded to an 8 series.
We would always recommend an ECU tune over a piggyback. And an exhaust itself will add little but Catless Downpipes will remove the restriction.
Hey 🤙🏻
What about the engine? Is the s63 V8 Engine in both cars reliable? How much oil does it take? Can you recommend to buy one below 60000 miles or do you think they are cars which can be used until the typically three year leasing is over and then get rid off? Good video :-) would be nice if you could share your opinion. 😉
8:30 isn't that the same guy in Mortal Kombat popping his head in.... "Toasty" LOL
Watching this video and seeing your smile say it all in the m5 👍
whats your opinion on the launch control of these two cars ? i remember Joe having trouble launching the M5 on carwow. also is the M5 competition much better than the standard M5 ? when prices drop to a reasonable amount in a few years and i trade in my M240i will the cheaper standard M5 be ok to modify power on, or is the more powerful M5 comp a better platform to start with ?
Okay I've owned the M8 comp (coupe) the launch control system is amazing. Just traded the M8 competition for a M5 competition LCI. The launch control definitely seems the same. Maybe the pre lci had a different launch control software
@@zali9657why did you trade it in for the M5 Comp? What differences are you feeling
Awesome video! I’m glad to see that you are the same fan of M8 comp wheels as me! Could you please try to install those m8 wheels on m5 to see how it will look?? Please I beg you :D just on one side at least
M5 comp is the best in terms of value for money. Very similar performance , interior technically identical. If only you can justify the additional 30-40k for the m8 👍
I prefer the M8 Coupe. The M5 is still sexy tho👌🏿🔥
Nice covered GTR in the background..........
As an m5 competition owner I could never pick the m8 ove the m5
Couldn’t agree more. The M5 is one car for all occasions. There is anything it can’t do. 😊
They both have the same drive train and performance. Given the significant price difference, the M5 is a bargain. I also dont feel that the M8's looks alone would sway me to part with extra 30-40k USD. M5 all day long!
Good work Imran, any chance of comparison between M5 and M8 GC when you can get your hands one one, I can come and help you with the test too. Also would be interested to see a comparison between the M8 GC and outgoing M6 GC, happy to use mine for the purpose of the review
My favorite is E46 M3 :)
I just notice that the M8 in video has no laser lights
Awesome Video Evolve!
Thanks Jesse
love the M8, tempted to buy a Grand coupe M8 after my M5 f90. You should defiantly change the grill on your M5, if i recal your M5 is not the competition model hence its chrome. I agree about the M8 wheels i love them
what do you do for work man
I’ll take the M8 😃👍
I think you broke the mic when the f90 started revving
8:30 yo imran you still recordin......👀
Off topic - Can you please provide information on the wrist watch youre wearing. Very nice lol
Thanks. It's a Bomberg Bolt 68 Matte Black
Need to get rid of that rubbish chrome grille on the M5 asap!
No its way too much fun seeing people get annoyed with it. Its remaining as a form of protest for my right to keep them chrome.
@@EvolveAutomotive Lol.. 😂😂🤣🤣
If the car wasn’t sliver I’d agree, but I think it looks great 👍🏻
Evolve Automotive// best thing would be to change to carbon fiber grill surrounds and do a video of it, get the praise and fortnight later, change it back to chrome grills. That would be a proper protest. What you are saying is sounding like, laziness being protested as protest.
I bet if you change to carbon grill surrounds, and keep them for a fortnight, your protest would be finished.
@@MrThePraye see look how much you wrote because of my chrome grills on my car. Carbon ones look shit. Black or nothing like our other project cars.
M5 for me
How tough is it not to say “mate” instead of M 8, M5 looks like any other 520d sport at first glance 😝, see Carwow race M5 vs M8, the M5 had launching short shift problems
We have no issues launching our M5 if you watch our VMAX videos. And yes the M5 is meant to be subtle for a supersaloon (we have made ours less subtle) .
What is the top speed of m5 comp?
M5 Competition for me. 💪
The M8 gran coupe is nicer but id add the carbon splitter, carbon ducklip spoiler, carbon diffuser, and carbon side skirts. All by RKP. Love how larger it is, she thicc
idk what I was thinking. LCI F90 all day everyday...
@@BIGGELATOm8gc looks better than any f90 lci or not
@@av8743 and you.. are entitled.. to your.. opinion! 👏👏
@@BIGGELATO ok. Maybe an lci for the m8gc would of changed yours but it seems to be they barely made any changes to it lol
@@av8743 not gonna lie, the M8GC in black is hard to say no to, but if I had to choose between it and an M5CS, personally, I prefer the M5CS. Especially with Dinan's handling parts, and cooling upgrade; fun whip to throw around. It's what I want to get, despite them being over sticker, whatever 🤦♂ and as daily, I'd go with a 2018/19 W222 S63 AMG. I'm a car guy, I want them all... smh
0:33 “five door family car”😂😂😂😂
Plus rear door that you call it a boot
BMW shoudl have given the m8 700hp make it special and stand out from m5
M8 has been a dissapoinment in the styling department. So glad I have my m6
M8 looks incredible, tf u talking?
@@aftermathmathematic4175 any one ever tell you beauty is subjective?
@@sashidemedia well the same goes for you lol, i think m8 looks better than the m6 and you think m6 looks better, what are you trying to imply here?
Aftermathmathematic I guess he’s telling truth, M8 looks good of course, but he’s telling exactly what i think, M8 looks better than M6 noway, but M6 looked muuuch bettet in 2014, than This M8 or even M8 GC in 2020, 🥂
Hey. Lv you're videos.... Can u plz tell me where to get the carbon front lip and rear diff? For the m5....thx
We sell them. Email sales@evolveautomotive.com
Sorry think the F90 M5 is the most boring looking M5 to date. Every time I see one on the road I genuinely struggle to tell it apart from a specced up 5 series M sport. No arches, no flares or other aggressive cues to differentiate it. I'm a BMW fan through and through but looks wise the RS6 is more on the money.
Thats almost every german car. You see a c43 you think its a c63. You see a m850i you think its a m8 and so on
M8 comp coupe but the m5 is clean too
Where did you get the front lip for the M5?
we sell them - www.evolveautomotive.co.uk/products/rkp-carbon-fibre-front-lip-bmw-5-series-f90-m5?_pos=4&_psq=rkp+f90&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Excellent video. Completely agree with you regarding the m8 interior. Stunning. The steering wheel just looks plain in comparison. If you look at the steering wheel in the new amg’s , they look the business. Recently watched a video with Chris Harris , and he was not impressed with the m8 one bit , especially the styling. He found it boring to look at and could not justify the 160k price tag. He said a bmw does not fit into that price category , or in the same bracket as Astons , Bentley etc
Woyoiii that F90 mooooves m8😈
That M5 is Gawjus!!!
M5 COMP FTW
I haven't seen any cars on road for 3 weeks😄
Great vid 👍🏼
Good review! 👍
M5 Competition is The best all rounder all day long than its rivals. If I had £225,000 for the m8 GC spec I want then why not
What is the exact silver color of the M5?
Donnington Grey
The f90 M5 is just the tip of the iceburg. Once the M2/M3/M4 gets AWD switch game fucking over.
Can’t wait for M3/M4 to become xDrive, but everything points to M2 staying RWD which is great news!
Evolve Automotive
That’s why the F90 was revolutionary. Want RWD? Press a button 😄
why would a competition car be a convertible :( !
The answer is m2 competition🤷♂️👍
That wasn't the question. You wouldn't be making the choice between an M5 and a M2. Maybe you would have both. ;-)
@@EvolveAutomotive why not? I would pick the M2C over the M4 and the M5 over the M3. I went with the M2C in the end but it was between the two.
@@pimpsli the M2 and M5 are not the same car bracket. How would someone be in a position to chose between the two. One is a luxury family saloon and the other is a small sports car.
@@EvolveAutomotive agreed that both cars are not even close to being in the same segment. However, my point is that if you don't have strict requirements then you can indeed make a choice between the two as it ultimately comes down to preferences rather than requirements.
@@pimpsli Your comment can then be applied to any two vehicles in any class if one does not have strict requirements. The wife and I have owned our 2018 M5 (F90) for just over 18 months. We owned a 2015 BMW M3 (F80) prior to the M5 since July of 2014. Our F90 is a weekend vehicle since we own several other vehicles and I have a take home work vehicle. Last year we looked at purchasing a new M2 Comp and the dealership allowed us to drive the vehicle for over a week. To make a long story short my wife went with a X3M40i over the M2C and X3M since the vehicle was going to be her daily driver.
I have owned numerous performance vehicles over the past 54 years of my life. Once again I find myself already looking at a replacement for the F90. One thing that made me gravitate towards the F90 over the F80 was the upscale interior over our F80 and most importantly was the exhaust sound of the F90 over the F80. Call me old school or just old most of my performance vehicles have had V-8's dating back to my first car (1971 Plymouth Cuda with a 440ci / six-pack ) in 1982. I did not like the stock exhaust sound of our F80.
Just like you picking the M2C over the M4 and M5. We would have chosen the M4 over the M2C but the X3M40i was the best fit for my wife. I personally would not have purchased the X3M40i but there is truth to the saying of "happy wife, happy life". Enjoy your M2C it is a fun car to drive for the week we had it.
What is F90 style
Complaining about the 8series is like the 1series/2series doesn't exist at all 🤪😄
Evolve beware of "Tim". It's a spam bot.
Not comparing apples for apples convertible to a modified car
Awesome and Education channel 👌😎
E90 vs E39 please?
M5 has its heritage and history for decades. M8? not really.
Better model:m8
More Beautifull:m5
I prefer m5. But if i could have either,it was already too Good.
When I think on old BMW 8 and new one. I see this have nothing to do with an 8series Bmw
Good job comparing apples to apples. What kind of review were compares a stock car to an aftermarket car?
This kind 👋🏻
M5 because it’s available without OPF
"Feline in it's features"
Both cars has the steering wheel on the wrong side.
keep it up like ur show!
m5 all the way.
The M5 is a nice car but I think the wheel choice on this car is wrong.
Great cars
I love bmw
M5 all the way
M5 Comp is KinG
it's funny that they talk about interiors of these 100K cars.. yeah! they are not going to be faux leathers duh
F90 M5 for $55,000?? WHERE...
GBP
M8 all day long
Im disappointed 😢 should have been a v12 m8
I think I would go for the m8 comp grandcoupe so it's got abit of both
Looking forward to the M8GC. Hopefully get to test one when lockdown is over.
M8 gauges are beyond hideous