BMW M5 vs BMW M550i comparison - the V8 performance duel!

This is our in-depth comparison review of the BMW M5 vs BMW M550i. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

00:00 First sound check
00:35 Exterior comparison M550i vs M5
01:45 Exhaust note comparison
02:00 V8 Engine
03:04 Key fob and colors
03:56 Rear comparison
05:06 Side with wheels and technology
06:54 Trunk
07:17 Interior BMW M550i
10:18 Rear seats
10:36 Interior BMW M5
12:51 Autobahn driving M5 with acceleration
19:06 Dynamic driving M5 with RWD test
21:37 Autobahn driving BMW M550i with acceleration
27:01 Dynamic driving BMW M550i
29:20 Which one to take home?

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00:00 First sound check
00:35 Exterior comparison M550i vs M5
01:45 Exhaust note comparison
02:00 V8 Engine
03:04 Key fob and colors
03:56 Rear comparison
05:06 Side with wheels and technology
06:54 Trunk
07:17 Interior BMW M550i
10:18 Rear seats
10:36 Interior BMW M5
12:51 Autobahn driving M5 with acceleration
19:06 Dynamic driving M5 with RWD test
21:37 Autobahn driving BMW M550i with acceleration
27:01 Dynamic driving BMW M550i
29:20 Which one to take home?

#BMW #BMWM5 #BMWM550i

Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[mikea]

I went for the M550i. I'll never track it, but I will (and already have) take it on longer trips. I went the extra mile with a full Merino leather interior. I totally love it.

[long_fellow]

the last generation of good-looking BMWs

[gregs]

The M550i has more than enough for anyone in the US. In fact the 540i is plenty quick! I have driven all of them and price no object, the non-Competition M5 would be my choice, it rides very well with amazing handling. The 540i sport is the smart choice, plenty of speed with great fuel economy.

[phrouleau]

Bought a 2 years old M550i with 25000 km on it. Half the price of the M5, with confort in mind and all the performance on the road. Since we drive more often in traffic or on long journeys, confort is necessary, which the M5 cannot offer. I can always tune my M550i if I want more power anyway!

[Davidicus]

When you need the goods, Thomas always delivers - more than anyone else on YouTube.

[nelsonhorsley]

I love my '21 550i. A pure pleasure to drive. Always leave the exhaust sound in sport. I have the adaptive handling package which is great. More than enough power unless you are going road racing. For the money it is the best of the best and so beautiful! If at all possible take delivery at the BMW Performance School so you can see what the car will really do if needed. A great experience.

[ZGdebeli]

Just receive my 2021 M550i and it's the best car I ever had, had several Audi RS this car, for public road, for taking kids to school, for daily...is the BEST!

[NotJanine]

I had an M5 Comp for a while and loved it but it couldn’t help thinking it was too harsh and compromised for an everyday driver.
If I had the choice between these two cars I’d take the M550i everyday and twice on Sunday. It’s the perfect all-round performance saloon.

[bahriboy]

Subscribed after 50secs as soon as he started dissecting the lights like that..

what a channel!

[lt.seantopperharley]

550i for me! Much cooler in my opinion. Plus a little extra cash for a few special options.

[idanielbot]

If Thomas is so impressed, I can only imagine what it feels to drive these beasts!

[rolfytumeric]

I have a 2019 M550i with a Dinan S1 upgrade. It offers 600 hp and exhaust along with better performance. It is similar to the M5 without the harshness.

[markbrix]

M5 is super fun of course, but the M550i is by far the better deal, no question.

[ae]

Exactly the video I’ve been looking for!

[johnspence]

M5 is nice, but at this point, I'll take the m550. It's better for everyday use, so it would suit me much better. Both cars are great and the review is stellar. 👍 Thanks

[markscars]

M550i all day long for me. I’ve had two M5s (now awaiting the delivery of my M340i) and they were lovely, but the ‘cooking’ versions are more discreet whilst being barely any slower or less capable.

[andrewmoorhouse]

Very good explanation of the difference between M Performance and full on M. That’s has been my experience of driving MP and M versions. M are more track focused, for sure and always have the ’let’s go’ feeling, while M Performance versions have arguably a broader range of abilities; they do the duality of comfortable daily yet also sporty weekend blaster better. I personally went for an M Performance 240i as apposed to a M2 for that very reason and I probably would in this case too, or maybe even the 540i if it’s much cheaper still, as it’s probably more than fast enough for public roads. Obviously if you want the ultimate though, I can’t deny M is what you want and ultimately better at on the limit driving.

[rcpbTube]

In the USA I've heard the M5 holds it's value MUCH better, so the actual ownership costs (maintenance aside) aren't that different after a few years of ownership. So therefore, M5 wins.

[drstevej]

Once the upped the HP to 523 it was a no brainer! I never thought I’d say it but we have reached the point where new cars are too fast for daly driving in this context. My M550 with the Dynamic Handling package makes it an M5 or at least as close as you need in a daily driver. After all what % of people actually track either car? Buy the M550 with the DHP and buy your wife a fully loaded CX5 with the money you saved.