2 WORST And 9 BEST Things About The 2024 BMW i5 M60

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00:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:41 - Range
The i5 M60 is rated at just about 260 miles of EV range
But it’s less than the around 400 miles you get in the Model S
And you’re going to get similar range in the Lucid
But it is a touch more than the 240ish miles of range in the Audi eTron Gt
And a little more than the 250ish miles in the Porsche Taycan
And it’s way more than the 225ish miles you’ll get in the comparable EQE AMG
1:31 - Power
The i5 M60 packs 593 hp and 586 lbft and it does feel proper quick - at no point did I feel like I need MORE power, but these videos compare against the context of competition
The i5 then packs more power than
The Audi eTron GT, but less than the RS eTron GT
Same thing for the Taycan and Taycan Turbo
But it does pack less power than the 677 hp in the EQE AMG
It’s also less than the 620 hp in the Lucid Air Touring
And if course less than the Model S Plaid
But of course i’ll remind everyone that this is the m60, not the i5M so there could be even more power down the road - but even still this thing is doing 0-60 closer to 3.5 than 4 seconds…like is that not fast enough n your midsize luxury sedan?
GOOD:
3:01 - Price
The i5 M60 starts at just over 81k and as-tested we creep JUST oer 90k
Sure it’s a lot of money
But it’s a couple thousand LESS than the Model S Plaid
It’s about 10k less than the comparable Lucid Air
It’s almost 30 grand less than a EQE AMG
It’s over 20k less than a BASE eTron GT
3:53 - The drive
Here’s the thing, some these cars are kind of fringe comparisons
So let’s just talk about the i5 for a second and what I’m feeling
This is, in essence, a M550 replacement
Do i miss the V8?
Of course
But the M550 was more of a fast 5 series than a cheap M5
And this i5 M60 is a beautiful continuation of that
This thing is heavy, but it is neck snappingly fast
And it makes Fun sounds
But it’s also a faultless luxury car
Adaptive dampers of course but also Air suspension in rear
Active anti-roll bars
Disconnect when going straight for better ride
rear steer
5:30 - The look
This is the most controversial thing about BMWs lately
But this new 5 looks great!
Light up grille perimeter…unnecessary
Radar slapped in middle of grille
M logo in grille
Brooklyn gray
Hood bulge
Very similar headlights to new X5
21 in wheels
Removable aero fins
M wing mirrors
Hoffmeister kink with 5 embossed
Carbon lip spoiler
6:47 - The gaming gimmick
What to do when charging?
400V architecture
10-80% in 30 minutes
You can play games on the center screen with your phone
And that’s just kinda fun
It’s a total gimmick
You’re going to charge at home and probably never use this
But it’s good to see some levity and having fun from Munich
7:36 - Trunk
It’s a normal sedan trunk
Much bigger than EQE
Bigger than Taycan and eTron GT
But it is smaller than the Lucid’s trunk
You dont get a frunk like you would in the Tesla and Lucid
And of course it’s not a hatch style like the Tesla
8:09 - Rear seats
More than Audi and Porsche
Similar to EQE
Less than Lucid and Tesla
Good size
Floor feels high
Drivetrain tunnel
Heated rear seats
No rear pockets
iPad brackets
8:52 - Tech features
Full color HUD
Full digital cluster
Newly updated iDrive 8.5
New graphics
New climate menu is better
Can set footwell temp individually
Wireless ACP & AA
Native nav works really well for finding charging and route planning
9:48 - Design & Luxury bits
Crystal
Crushed glass design
Speaker covers are dope
Pano roof
Heated and cool seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats
10:24 - Autopilot
Driver assist plus is amazing
No adaptive cruise as std?
Level 2 autonomy
The car will request to change lane
You approve the request by looking in the mirror
I know a lot of the competitors here have very good autopilot systems as well, but I’m pretty familiar with the BMW system now and I really like it
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11:23 - POV Drive
Very quiet and supple ride
Just easy to drive
Brakes feel surprisingly natural
b mode for 1 pedal driving
Steering
Really fast
Powered anti roll bars option
Ride is excellent
Over 5200 lbs curb weight
Driver Assist plus is epic
Feels more like a fast luxury car than a sporty and nimble electric M car
But honestly, no one is taking this thing to the track so I think it’s pretty much exactly what it needs to be
15:38 - Conclusion

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! i5 M60, Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, EQE AMG, eTron GT, or Taycan?

[@GTI_CHHA]

Awesome review, dream EV! Big plus that it looks like a 'normal' 5 series, and not some failed science project..

[@dwnshft]

Totally!

[@xdcdcd1]

awesome review. Can you comment a little bit more on the audio system? is it as good as it sounds on paper?

[@SuperBloodyskull]

I have the i4M50 and the brother has the Taycan CT 4S, both of us prefer the BMW as a daily and this i5M60 knocks spots off the i4M50 in every single way so frankly its the best every day big EV on sale at the moment IMO.

[@dwnshft]

even over the Porsche? nice!

[@ryans7097]

Good review, I like that they kept the ICE and EV on the same platform, I dont get why most companies think an EV has to look a certain way. For example, I think the EQS looks significantly less appealing than a regular E-Class. This 5 series has a lot of interesting angles, sometimes I thinks it looks great, sometimes not so much, but its definitely grown on me. To me it almost looks like if the Germans made their version of an American muscle car (and probably even more so when they reveal the M5)

[@dwnshft]

totally - we dont want egg-shaped EVs!

[@debdixon6272]

I love the sound!

[@dwnshft]

😎👍

[@allenvert_]

Are you a software engineer by any chance? I noticed you used tech words such as decoupling and heap haha

[@dmgwraith8417]

This car's a beast! I test drove one the other day and loved it

[@ryancruz1074]

I’ll miss the barefoot driving. We went from that to full on parka and beanie in only a couple of weeks ☹️

[@dwnshft]

It’s such a shame! 😭 barefoot drive is strictly for convertibles so even if I have on in December…🥶🤷‍♂️

[@user-mr9yy3yf9q]

Good review. I like it too. If I buy an EV it will be this one.

[@dwnshft]

I was in talking to the BMW guys yesterday and I didnt realize they have like $9000 in incentives on the i5 - they also have like 12 grand on an i7 CRAZY!

[@adama8570]

0 to 60mph in 3.6 sec. but no crash safety over 40mph? Why no rear frontal airbags?

[@louiswatson6227]

I think I'll just buy a spaceship instead, it sounds like it wants to leave the ground but can't 😊

[@b286guy]

😍

[@dwnshft]

😎👊

[@MaestroWenarto]

I have this car since November, and loving all of it every single drive except for one: the inside camera is acting like dictatorship, your eyes looking side way at the map, it yells at you constantly, too sensitive and you cannot turn it off!!! VERY SUPER ANNOYING...Imagine spending 100K and get yelled every time you drive, for you to pay attention on the road, even when you pay attention, it yells when you look at the map on the side.

[@dwnshft]

That would be super annoying

[@MaestroWenarto]

@@dwnshft Reddit says to put a piece of black tape over the camera

[@dwnshft]

@@MaestroWenarto lol that would do it 🤷‍♂️

[@KDR816]

I think you can turn it off. Not sure about i5, my i4 bips only when it's green light and I'm not paying attention (also stops the auto-parking)

[@MaestroWenarto]

yes I can turn it off but it will turn on automatically on the next trip, Reddit has lots of discussion finally everyone agreed to just put a piece of tape @@KDR816

[@HakanNehir]

I hated the most is this radar was put in the middle of the grill, ruining the design. In M60 it is maybe, but in other i5 models it is the worst.

[@iamsam8446]

For the power, range, price, this model is too much for what it is. 300 mi min should be mandatory.

[@_AdventureClub_]

I cannot attach to a car that is fast but quiet. I need to hear the engine! Plus electric cars are still far behind where they should be.

[@DR-zk2do]

It has various sound options piped in similar to many ICE cars like an M3 BMW.

[@tobiaswagner1707]

Mimimimimimimi

[@gamelauncher9821]

Love when journalist like to justify these ridiculous car prices "Oh compared to their competition it's a steal" Do you mean steal your money modern cars are overpriced bricks with too many electronics that will fail leaving you broken in repairs.

[@user-mr9yy3yf9q]

It must suck to be around you.

[@noel5826]

We shall see what ice supporters say in the next few years when their, ice engines are no longer viable or available. Why do ice cars lose most drag races against ev's?😮

[@MrBigBlue76]

Never electric cars. At least not these days. Maybe after 20 years. Electric cars are still far behind where they should be. I see only drawbacks compared to cars with combustion engine (Price, range, charging time, charger infrastructure, they are more heavier). Electric cars today cannot compete with combustion engine cars. Sorry, that's the truth.

[@tobiaswagner1707]

Mimimimimimimi

[@MakMonyDOTcom]

My Tesla Plaid disagrees with u 😂😂😂

[@rival121]

It depends on how and when and where you use your car. Southern California is very electric friendly, with over 500 charging stations getting built over the next 12-18 months. Florida’s infrastructure is also getting very good! Why? They sell the most electric cars and have the demand.

[@KDR816]

I switched to EV and haven't regretted it (BMW i4)

[@TheFanatic340]

it costs as much as an m3. which is a much better car

[@mickrodriguez3724]

Says you

[@TheFanatic340]

@@mickrodriguez3724 nothing about this is better than the m3

[@user-mr9yy3yf9q]

If you're 14.

[@FourFour2theFloor]

​@@TheFanatic340an EV and a performance ICE car isn't really comparable. This car is amazing for an EV.

[@KDR816]

You will get tired driving M3 daily