2021 BMW M550i Review - Do You Even NEED an M5?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- The BMW M5 is an amazing sports car but it's pretty rough. The M550i fills in the gap when it comes to comfort. Check out my 2021 BMW M550i Review!
0:00 - Intro / BMW M550i xDrive Exhaust
1:46 - BMW M550i xDrive 2021 Horsepower / 0-60 MPH / Fuel Economy / Specs
4:21 - BMW M550i xDrive Interior Quality / Infotainment / Tech
7:13 - M550i 2021 Exterior Design
8:20 - Random Cool Things
9:27 - My Final Thoughts BMW M550i vs M5
The BMW M5 is one of the most legendary luxury sports sedans that you can buy. Nonetheless, the M5 can be a rough daily driver! That's where the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes in. So how does a BMW M550i vs M5 stack up? Pumping out a massive 523-hp, the BMW M550i xDrive is just 0.4 seconds slower than the M5 from 0 to 60 mph. Not to mention, the BMW M550i xDrive is more comfortable making it the better daily driver! Let's take a closer look at the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive!
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🚗 2021 BMW M550i xDrive.
🥊 Rivals: Audi S6, Mercedes-AMG E53.
💲 Price: $76,800.
💰 As Tested: $93,735.
🔩 Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 - 523-hp / 553 lb-ft (750 NM).
⚙️ Transmission: 8-speed automatic.
🏎 0 to 60 mph: 3.6 seconds.
🚀 Top Speed: 155 mph (249 kph).
⛽️ MPG: 17/25 (city/hwy).
🌍 L/100km: 14/9 (city/hwy).
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For some reason I read that as "hit that Subaru button!"
I love your videos. I'm stuck between getting a m550i and a LS 500 f sport. You have driven both, what would you get.
Great Review! 99% of people who say "It's not a real M car" have never bought a BMW much less an M5. I would probably buy this over the M5 as a daily driver. In the conclusion, you really nail it. Don't be an expert on something you haven't driven. I have driven both by the way.
You don’t need an M5
You WANT an M5
Yup yup
My argument going from a 435i to an M4. Us car people don't need anything, all we need is what we want ;)
Great review, Omar! Keep up the good work.
Nice review man, subscribed. Trying to decide between the M5 and 550i myself.
Appreciate it!
Love this car!!!! Best review
Thanks man 🙌
I personally like the spare tire.
Great review!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
I’m trading in my M5comp for this. Looking forward to something more comfortable!
Nice! Congratulations!
The space saver spare tire only comes if you get the optional high-performance summer tire package. Otherwise, it’s a fix a flat kit with more space in the trunk. (You can just take all that stuff out anyway, if you want.)
Great video bro. You're absolutely right. There's really no need to get an M5 unless you track every weekend. I drove both M5 LCI and M550 LCI and eventually booked an M550i. Its just better in everything, especially daily driving on normal roads.
Btw, the car comes with soft close door and massage napa leather seats. They are options though, not standard!
Appreciate that man! Ya and I bet you a lot of the M5 owners never hit the track in their life
@@omardrives Yes Sir. Almost none of them have even seen a track. Most people get it just for bragging rights :D
@Krush GamerLife - the 2021 LCI M550i does not come with soft close doors. They got rid of it for 2021.
The M5 still has it, though. I wrote BMW Customer Service and expressed my displeasure with that.
That’s the only thing missing from mine that I wanted (just took delivery 2 weeks ago).
@@CB-vx9rj They probably dropped it because of all the lawsuits over crushed fingers on the 5 and 7 series cars with soft close doors and customers too freaking stupid to not shut the door on their finger.
@@omardrives couldn’t agree more. I’d never say the 550 is a “better” car; they’re very different machines. It all depends on what you’re looking for , what’s important to you, and how you plan to use the vehicle. I know many M5 owners that “refuse” to take their M5 to the track because they don’t want to put all that stress and wear on the vehicle, but to each their own. I am very happy with my fully loaded 550; no regrets not buying the M5.
Of course i have to agree, that the M550i is more value for the money compared to the M5, BUT: If your preference is a comfortable daily driver with lots of power, the 540i Xdrive (ca. 340 Horse power) is in my opinion the car to choose. The M550i has already almost the power as the older M5, which had as a non competition model 560 (European) Horse Power. But for the M-Models you can order the Driver's package, which allows you to drive 305 Km/h. All non M-models are limited to max 250 Km/h. So my problem is with the M550i, it could run much faster, you paid for that potential, but suddenly that powerful engine is castrated! For that reason I took the 540i and saved even more money. My next one will be the M5 competition with the Driver's package, so that you can enjoy for what you have paid for ! :-)......And by the way, the LCI competition is not so stiff anymore compared to the pre LCI. And if you want maximum comfort, take the normal M5, it shall be pretty comfortable and similar to the M550i. Best Regards from Germany
If this came in the Marina Bay blue, I would already own it.
Consider the resale price "M550i" in ten years time then checkout the M5 price? Don't kid yourself and your viewers
M5 is just for fun. But this one is the daily driver you want!
The BMW M550i is completely sufficient. I think you can save the money for the M5.
The M550i is a different car than the M5. The M5 is a heavy luxury car pretending to be a track weapon, the M550i is a fast luxury car
For the price of an M5, I'd much rather buy an M550i and a Mazda Miata with the same price combined.
Oh wait, I actually did that!
Hahaha nice
I have a 2023 version of this with the same color. It is my third BMW and it is fantastic.
I’m cross shopping the e53 m550and S6,
Even though the msrp are all within $5k of each other, BMW offers the strongest lease incentives. M550i can be had for under $1k/month vs the other options ranging from $200-$400 more.
You made a point about getting a V8, but the E53 looks and drives amazing! I haven’t driven the other 2 options, but I need to make a decision this week.
I’m currently in a 2016 f10 535i xdrive M-Sport.
I don’t want to pay $1,400/month for the Benz, but I’m thinking the similarities between my f10 and the current 2021 m550i are slight. Do you think I would regret purchasing the M550i without a test drive? Or should I save $400/month and suck it up? Also, how does it compare to the E53?
TIA
Which did you get
@@timw2083 I ended up with a 2021 M550i in Metallic Tanzanite Blue II with Blk Nappa leather. The V8 is in a completely different realm compared to the E53 set-up. Hands down, these are 2 different platforms that are in no way in comparison to one another. The 540i is akin to the E53 in power and acceleration. The M550 is closer to the E63
@@blazinmark1 awesome!!! It sounds like you're enjoying it. The M550i is on my list. I'm waiting for the IS500 market to open but I would order the BMW in that same color
@@blazinmark1 Funnily enough I made the opposite switch, I had an M550 for 2 years and my lease was due 2 months ago, I was contemplating between E53 AMG or another M550 and ended up getting the E53 AMG, I do miss some stuff from my M550 but I'm loving my new, much more sophisticated interior and ambient lighting, also to my surprise the build quality is not on par with BMW, MB looks much fancier than the BMW inside but the materials and the overall snugness/build quality of the interior isn't on BMW's level which I found pretty shocking(I feel cheated in this regard lol) and the performance is a little(read a lot) lackluster compared to my BMW. What I disliked the most about my BMW was the transmission tuning, I absolutely hated it, a car with so much hp and torque shouldn't stay in such top gears when you're going at street speeds which makes renders all that torque useless when you can't access it immediately, by the time the tranny downshifts and the turbo lag goes away it takes a freaking lifetime, the MB on the other hand has much superior tranny mapping and is always at low gears in spirited driving + the EQ boost system = much better *perceived* off the line performance which is a lot more useful in traffic than 553 lb-ft that comes 2 days later lol
@@blazinmark1 And congrats on your ride by the way, enjoy in good health 👌🏻
A week ago I bought a 2020 M550i and absolutley love it. I had driven a 2019 M5 and I can't imagine that as a daily driver. Harsh, harsh suspension. The M5 is a track car. The M550i is the way to go if you want near M5 power, excellent handling and luxury comfort.
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Lol sounds good 👍 currently it's under the Random Cool Things timestamp
I like the idea of owning one of these in theory, but how long will it last? What kind of mileage can one expect before major or catastrophic engine repair is required?
Those questions remind me of when people say "I would hate to clean a house that big". It means you can't afford it.
And to be fair, many BMW's come with 4 year bumper to bumper warranty and a 2-3 year maintenance plan included.
@@PlayafromtheHimalayas I was considering buying an M550, M3, or M340i but I went with the M340i due to the reliability concerns. I could have gone with the V8 but I drive way too many miles to feel comfortable with that given the reputation of the hot V8 configuration. I suppose if I had gone with the M550 and the engine ever blow up, I could call my wife to pick me up in her Lexus. 😂
Is there a way to damp the engine rumble ? I like the engine power but I am not into the noise !
Comfort mode quiets it down. On most BMW, you can do in the menu and reduce the amount that is piped in to the interior.
I skimped and went with cheapest leather, bad idea, go with Merino
isnt it the same engine as the M5?
n63 vs s63 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_N63
I didn't want an M5, and bought an M550i recently. Unless you track your car, you'll never know the performance difference, and your M550i will be much more comfortable. I a bought a boat with the money I didn't waste on the M5.
Before the video starts, the answer is, yes! lol
Lol thanks for watching!