BMW M850i review - see why my NEW 8 Series is the ultimate GT car!

It's time for Mat to swap his BMW 840d for... an all-new M850i!
The question is, will the petrol version of the new high-performance 8 Series prove oh-so-much better than the diesel version? Well, there's only one way to find out... By driving all the way to the south of France in his 840d to swap the cars himself!
Stick with Mat for his latest long-term test car review as he puts the M850i's glorious 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 to the test on his journey back to the UK!
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[@godsgranddad]

"I'm just gonna cut this guy up" Embracing the BMW lifestyle

[@lolbots]

lol!

[@judeobi242]

Ravelord Nito 😂😂😂👊🏼

[@ridingwithsam]

Let's be honest, we'd all drive like a c*nt if we had a car like that 😂

[@godsgranddad]

@R A and I can only assume you're a triggered BMW owner

[@oneman7638]

@@godsgranddad I'm happy. BMW driver for life and yes we cut ppl up,LMFAO>

[@XavieRibeiro25]

Dude, please, please, ad a freaking note in the corner of the screen with the L/100km when you say the mpg. It's so easy for you to do, and would please lots of viewers.

[@prashantvas22]

+9 million

[@Loachie90]

Loving the American treatment with MPG

[@i7rs]

Yes!

[@Kyros9119]

@Giga Muhammad we actually use litres per 100 kms. Which makes it 6.7 lt/100km Edit: people have correctly pointed out that its probably UK gallons making it 8.07 lt/100 kms

[@GarryMcGovern]

@@Loachie90 How is it American, when it is English? It's an English channel reviewing cars in England - MPG is what we use here (why would you call it 'American'?)

[@sameersimpson4840]

Matt’s Wife:”How good am I in bed?” Matt:”You’re good, but not as good as BMW’s iDrive system”

[@NotACrash_Exe]

Lol

[@SunilKumar-os1ir]

I don’t think you realize but Matt has a gf not a wife

[@calebjones8550]

@@SunilKumar-os1ir 😒😒

[@calebjones8550]

@@SunilKumar-os1ir it’s a joke if you didn’t watch the whole video

[@ranbirbhatia1585]

Matt isn't married he has a girlfriend But very funny

[@Dan23_7]

When you opened the car door at 0:45 I was hoping for a beautiful lady but...... 😂

[@swright4171]

Henry is the most beautiful of beautiful women! :)

[@Dan23_7]

M Heisenberg Not true, I won't own an electric car by 2025 so that's not everyone is it ?

[@YuNOmeme]

@@Dan23_7 I'm with you on that

[@jameslatimer1432]

I thought he was a shirt lifter as well ,, lol ,,,!!🐙

[@idontknow9862]

Dan23 7 I reckon you've got a long time to wait...our Mat is very...how shall I put it...effeminate

[@moatazibrahim3907]

Reminds me about a good old show called top gear that i grew up watching and forgetting the whole world, thank you matt watson

[@nasseryousif1222]

Yess

[@Derek-jp3fn]

Watch The Grand Tour, just as good if not better

[@wordpress4373]

Try watching grand tour now and you will be sick

[@medzoPuh]

@@Derek-jp3fn Sorry but no. It is ok, but will never be better!

[@Derek-jp3fn]

TweeZy Each to their own, but I’ve found the most recent series to be just as enjoyable as pre Chris Evans Top Gear.

[@user-wt4te7fu6i]

We want the M860i, give us the V12 already, BMW!

[@gabutman6144]

But it's gonna bit awkward when M8 comes out caused it's probably will use V8 engine

[@ahrred3127]

If You Are Rich You Could Buy A M760LI And Then Take The Engine And Put It In Your M850

[@Todestuete]

​@@ahrred3127 It's not all that easy to put a completely new engine inside, you better be REALLY rich if you want it to be done right. I wouldn't like the V12 in the M8 though, it's too heavy and the car is 2 tons already.

[@Random-nf7qb]

@@gabutman6144 No,it won't. The 860 is gonna be the luxurious GT and the M8 - the sporty GT. V12 is more refined, but heavier, which won't be good for handling. V8 can be tuned more and is lighter, so about the same speed, but one is more refined, the other is better handling.

[@ahrred3127]

@@Todestuete I Know Its Not Easy And It Will Cost A Lot of Money

[@mavrx5859]

the M850i sounds just AMAZING!

[@lenzcone]

Doug be the type of guy to... Wait wrong video

[@phillipshin1355]

Haha

[@slimaneriadh167]

Haha

[@lucabelloni438]

Hahahahahahaha

[@jayfearlessngwane3230]

Whaa?

[@Cakeyboi4]

**insert group of TF2 men laughing together**

[@AgentSmith911]

2:55 like a true beemer driver 😁

[@snoop-doggviews637]

Is he a drug dealer? How does he buy a car for 98k?

[@iskhanemiryuksel5259]

@@snoop-doggviews637 long term rental, 4 months, Mat said in the video.

[@zamesslay6830]

@@snoop-doggviews637 he gets it for free , bmw gives him the car to basicly promote the brand

[@snoop-doggviews637]

@@zamesslay6830 lucky , once in a life time oppurtinity lucky man bmw giving it for free for 4 months

[@YZFR6Yammie]

Bro you have no idea how I drive. LOL. 0 fks

[@ryadderdar991]

in one month M8 in two months M8 competition pack in three months M8 Mat Watson Edition

[@carwow]

In Mat's dreams!

[@eddgrs9193]

M8 Brexit edition coming soon !

[@john-danielmartin8753]

@@carwow 😂😂😂

[@wargames8503]

No fake vents!

[@ryadderdar991]

@@wargames8503 stick of truth comes as standard on all models

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

27.3 mpg for a V8 actually isn’t bad I’m quite impressed by that in all honesty.

[@CasTeTuSiSiS]

OK. For everyone that wondering: 840d = 5.3 l/100km M850i = 8.6 l/100km

[@heroicsss]

I think he is using british MPG, so this is not correct. 840d = ~6.4 l/100km M850i = ~10.4 l/100km

[@zanthony1286]

he trashed the M850i hence high mileage

[@JP-js8jr]

Wtf my 1.8 litre merc consumes 10,5 L

[@M_773]

10.4 is still very impressive for a V8. My 2017 Acura MDX never got close to that!

[@littletraveller5428]

Can’t be 5.3 that’s almost 20 km per liter. That would make over 50 miles per gallon. Actually you’re not far off it’s around 6.5 but I didn’t use decimal places

[@MultiTopgearfan]

Wow, you have Henry Catchpole as your passenger. Can you guys do a collaboration please? Like the drag race series with Yiannimize.

[@robertlyons452]

You'd reduce Henry Catchpole to a drag race? The guy is one of the best on youtube at the moment. If a collaboration was to happen I would hope they'd come up with something better then that

[@longtailgt]

One of the best videos on this channel recently. Absolutely loved it (and the car). Need more vlog-style videos like this. And nice little cameo by Henry Catchpol.

[@sibumazibuko3167]

Matt, you're THE best car reviewer online. Thank you for your service!

[@cwakefield11]

“I’m gonna rev the nuts of the V8 and launch it in front of the police and then compare the economy to the diesel being driven normally to see which one is best” -Mat Watson 2019

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

Tbf one launch in 1000kms of highway is pretty much negligeable.

[@pramitharyan5167]

I love the way you review the cars....Your reviews are like you are talking to us sitting in front of you......Really appreciate it

[@ElixoYT]

This is why I LOVE your videos. Excited every time I see an upload. Keep going strong💪😁👍

[@fastra3621]

Really enjoying Mats videos recently, extremely watchable!

[@vineetnair2899]

Carwow we need more videos like these. They are soo good and fun to watch. I'm gonna download it and save it on my hard disk. I wouldn't mind if these videos were 20mins+ or so.

[@siddharthchavan1224]

As always best video. Love your content and the car too. 👍🏻

[@Joshua-wd9tp]

Omg never expected henry catchpole love that guy, he is one of the best car journalist. Donno if this is a collaboration but either way nice vid.

[@TheBobes]

Matt flexing with his Flexiplus and BMW on chicks. 😂 Hell yeah, we found the next Bond boiz!

[@craigsaskiatravels4519]

I'd like to see more videos like this! Reminds me of the old top gear days.

[@gabutman6144]

Just watched another M850i review from captain slow and then this

[@adityanoor2022]

Ryan Angkasa so do i, would be great if Captain Slow and Matt in the same video

[@yaasir25]

They just tested this car on the last episode of the grand tour. Glad to see it here

[@BB-zv8tx]

The very second that Henry came on, my mood was lighted. By far my favourite car journalist.

[@GamezTUBER]

This is the best video I've seen in a while! Matt, please do more vlogs!

[@memoryhunter2084]

I loved the video

[@baryonyx9642]

Holy shite! That's Henry Catchpole❤️❤️! Carfection collaboration maybe?

[@TomFord_]

You such a lucky bugger! Trying and playing around with such amazing machines. BMW 850i sounds spectacular 🤤 video reviews are always on point thanks.

[@edgaresteban1325]

One of the best videos from Mat Watson! Well done! Keep it up Sir!

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffeetod9582]

Sorry for being ignorant...but what is a flexiplus?

[@Slowshyy]

"FlexiPlus Eurotunnel tickets provide priority boarding, flexible travel times and use of the exclusive FlexiPlus lounges."

[@GI3BO]

If you pay extra for flexiplus you can get on an earlier train if there's space available, have access to the flexiplus lounge etc, think of it like a business class ticket for a flight instead of economy

[@RobG001]

@@GI3BO thank you

[@chaz2985]

I find Flexi plus definitely worth it. No feeling of panic or rush when going to the tunnel, and on the way back. Worked perfectly when I broke my collar bone skiing thanks to some little french prick, and had to leave 3 days early.

[@theshowman8478]

Really liked the look of the red 840d, if the 850i had the same red exterior with the red interior it would be perfect from my point of view. Great video.

[@technik333]

Thanks for sharing your journey, absolutely enjoyed it!

[@ksprr6856]

Matt is my all-time favorite reviewer on KZbin... such a pleasant type!

[@bilalmustafa6451]

this video makes me to remember mats video in car buyer M4 1000 miles trip

[@niyaazisaacs1990]

Only 5min in and already LOVE this video! Mercy CARWOW do more of this!

[@littleluxetreasures1797]

I was very appreciative of the MPG! Thank you!

[@lightspeed72]

I need to do more of these travelogues with cars. LOVE IT!

[@186bingo]

Really enjoyed watching this Matt! All the best :-)

[@NicotineRosberg]

I love this channel way more than Doug DeMuro now

[@seanmomo2947]

Thanks for all your brilliant videos on cars especially BMWs ... from my 325i to 528i to 435i gran coupe today!

[@tzewong8154]

you guys took the car review to another level, nice work!

[@PauloHeaven]

This 8-series is truly beautiful. But you should have put premium fuel in the M850i

[@Account1746]

The bullet coupe spaceship has arrived

[@Fanarh]

I love this format. We need more videos like this.

[@EV-Diary]

Watching a road trip video to remind me of what life was like when I could drive whenever or wherever I wanted

[@NuhanHidayat]

Heeey!!! It's Henry Catchpole from Carfection two of my British car journalist 🤩😊😊😊 i love his channel! pure automotive porn

[@nworldo]

Nuhan Hidayat me too i love them. chris harris, tiff needell, Jeremy Clarkson, Captain slow and hamster!

[@StasComoestas]

I like this new masterpiece from BMW..👍 great review 👌👌👌👏👏👍👍

[@jgs1564]

I love your videos! Always very informative....and entertaining!

[@OMGz1122]

Thanks! Love these vlog esque car reviews

[@hiranjoseph]

matt looks like a teacher with those glasses lmao 🤓

[@OnceABustAlwaysABust]

Teaching about cars we’ll never have

[@hiranjoseph]

@@OnceABustAlwaysABust yup :(

[@broughy23]

Two of my favourite car reviewers in one video. This is a win

[@broughy23]

@R A know* your opinion is now invalid

[@broughy23]

@R A lol Jesus Christ. Get a grip will you Mr car expert 😂

[@broughy23]

@R A you're the one who has to come onto KZbin to insult people you've never met. I'd say that makes you the sad one pal

[@mmmakeee]

Great video! Typically I think 15+ min vids are way too long but this was interesting until the very end. If possible, keep up with these kinds of videos!

[@alonzoarteaga]

Thank you Mat Watson! Excellent, fun video. Enjoyed it very much. :)

[@mattiles5811]

1:05 thought it was doing 99.9mpg then hahaha

[@Elite_CODM_]

His smile motivates me to study hard and to have the luxury 😊☺️☺️

[@johannmarais2658]

couldn't have been more knackered by the look of things.. lol Glad you made it safely.

[@paladugutrinathchowdary7817]

This is a amazing review Matt!!!. Liked it very much.....

[@detective3728]

Ohh shit, that 's Henry the wolfman! Remember him from EVOTV and the X-Men... 0:38

[@butuhkepala9480]

first yiannimize now wolverine from carfection.this channel is lit

[@tamaraanuradhawijesundara754]

Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@amirhosseineramabadi6321]

Please More videos like this... Thank you matt i enjoyed it !

[@TheROCKITEXPERIENCE]

Oh man. The 8 Series looks and drives amazing. Wish I could go to the alps and drive down those curvy roads. Man would be so much fun!

[@cryptostars1633]

Yea, Thats my dream holiday. To drive a sports car with the top down in the alps.

[@ahmedzeeshan8858]

can you please do a head 2 head between the new 3 series, C class, and the a4

[@vubaoanh1997]

he did, but only for 2017 models

[@vietkieuvuongquocanhhoicaca]

Love the Tech that help the Car Wheel to avoid the Kerb

[@tarunkataria513]

By far the best video i have seen of you. Do more of these videos please ❤

[@MrDarrenNice]

Loved the final (very tired) sign off. "Still.... V8" 😂😂

[@Messimarci10]

For my european and international metric friends: 43,9 mpg = 5,4l/100km 27,3 mpg = 8,6l/100km

[@mnoovurvi]

it's UK imperial mpg, so it is 6.4l/100 for the diesel and 10.3l/100 for the petrol.

[@Messimarci10]

@@mnoovurvi apologies for that. But at the same time another perfect reason for switching to the metric system - you can't even get your goddamn imperial nonsense even.

[@mnoovurvi]

@@Messimarci10 I am not british, I also prefer the metric system.

[@rossyhead69]

I was enjoying that video until I saw you’ve been filming another Model 3 video..... now it’s a really good video!! Really considering a model 3 if/when they arrive in the UK

[@realpatelshivanshu]

Do make videos like this..... Shows much of the practicalities..... Big fan

[@chrisnorris6584]

The engine sound for both cars is at 7:53

[@TheRealBleach]

BMW is awesome for letting this happen

[@TheLeverOne]

I really enjoyed this video! Could you make more road trips?

[@astrogen1960]

Have always loved your roadtrips, Mat, ever since that one in the yellow M4 in your pre-CarWow days . . do more. . with Henry too!

[@adamjones90]

Would love a job like this .. drive the best cars in the world & go different country’s in them..

[@Wakiku]

“But still... V8” - best reason ever XD

[@toprakbuyukatasan5066]

These car reviews is so fun

[@MotorPressReviews]

Great video Matt, very entertaining to watch. Loved your French :)

[@bigbadbear2962]

Mat should film vlogs on his own channel!

[@lassebauer]

Great FlexiPlus review👍🏼😂

[@zanthony1286]

Flexiplus sucks

[@thomasglover3834]

Brilliant. As always Matt

[@JayanandSupali]

It was so nice to see henry join you. Would be Lovely to see you both do a Car review. Currently 2 of my Fav car reviewers on youtube. This was such a treat. Oh and did i mention, this was a beautiful car. carwow is really really making very good videos. Thumbs up to the entire team.

[@tyquddus5664]

Whoa. 2 of the sickest car guys in the game! No space for Yani!

[@damindra]

looking forward to gran coupe 8 series, its the one I will be getting to replace my 6 series gran coupe!!

[@littletraveller5428]

Not familiar with flexiplus but friend of mine travels a lot and the company doing the travel bungled and put him on economy London to lax. He was fuming and I don’t blame him, it’s hard to go cattle class when you’ve spent years in business/first. That smile when the patrol first accelerated, genuine.

[@SwPiotrek]

Very cool video. Thanks Mat.

[@DonaldYamaha]

WoW The luxury beast m850i😍😘

[@saadalvi7608]

10:05 lmao i love bmw fans and drivers

[@Billbothebear14]

I have a number of very favourite motornoters.. Harris for ever, Sutcliffe for being superb, Henry for being just excellent, and.. Mat for being the best fun in this business that I am aware of. These 4 would make an EPIC team for a world class serious Top Gear programme.. if only. And.. how really nice to see Mat travelling with Henry.. who'da thought that.? Charming [sincerely.. I DO meant it.. at my age I can afford to say they seem to all be nice chaps.. ] Happy days. WF

[@sgabriel]

Such a lovely video. Thank you!

[@masterofdisaster3128]

44 mpg = 5.4 L/100km which is insane for such a car

[@sic22l]

That was imperial mpg, not US mpg. Diesel used 6,43 l/100km.

[@r2sleepio]

Finally a collaboration with someone who does not dramatically lower the sophistication of your channel. Getting the Catchpole on here restores my faith. Please don't go back to Schmees and that other git with the obscenely large watches who was such a sore loser.

[@twentytwo_22]

This was refreshingly cool new content!

[@EV-Diary]

I love theses types of videos a vlog of your road trips

[@aya5620]

Aaron Parak same

[@georgegl3192]

1,63/L Diesel? Where did you fill up, man?

[@aihampaul9590]

“Let me put my love into you” 😂 😂

[@pierreandre5678]

This is one of your best videos, Mat !

[@martinlam4249]

Mat plz do more of these video, just love these travel type videos