Chris Harris Drives: Audi RS e-tron GT vs BMW M5 CS | Top Gear

[@GigaFork]

"if you can, you should, while you can" that hit me hard

[@mikedockal8978]

That's the best one liner I have heard in car journalism in years. Chris is a rockstar.

[@dasboot1820]

if you can, you should, while you STILL can" That is the important word no one should dismiss. STILL.

[@troypatillo1688]

It’s sad that cars like this will be gone soon.

[@choddo]

Honestly if I had the cash I’d choose the etron. It looks amazing. And just because we still can legally, doesn’t mean we should. It’s already past midnight on the “we’ve effed it up” clock.

[@SChapps]

And it applies to anything in life, not just cars. Love it.

[@akatsuki3543]

audi looks amazing but my god that M5 CS is just perfection. Absolute dream car!

[@Plutoflight]

Besides this black plastic at the front of the audi, which looks cheap.

[@colinsmith3938]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGi8opd9qZZsqtk

[@henryengellv5075]

M5 cs my dream car too

[@Pirustae]

The M5's Headlights seem to have been overly inspired by the XJ of 2016 face-lift

[@JoeAchilles1]

Give me the CS everyday, takes 3-4 minutes to fully recharge too 🔥

[@calum2403]

One of the last cars that'll truly put a smile on your face.

[@TJ-vv3ex]

It’s ugly as hell and plus, it’s a BMW....

[@flynndodsworth2693]

@@TJ-vv3ex is that supposed to be a negative

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

M5> any audi

[@markbrix9385]

@@TJ-vv3ex Your thoughtless hater comment is absolutely cringeworthy. I assume you are a little kid.

[@gt_kenny]

Bloody hellfire! The camerawork and editing is IN-SANE! Hats off to Neil Carey and Chris Waterfield!

[@v2penny]

Kudos on the camera work. Amazing shots.

[@shorafarahani]

that shot at 9:40 is incredible

[@mixwellusa]

Yeah, might be the single best sequence I've seen from Neil, and that's saying something!

[@patrickr4762]

And for the sound as well, for not having that extra music, just the tires and the cars squealing.

[@mrjuslin1911]

@@shorafarahani this shot was everything!

[@scunnerdarkly4929]

“Am I enjoying myself? I suppose so…” - enough said. “What a bloody monster!” - now *that’s* the sound of a happy Harris.

[@Monkey80llx]

I took that (his) comment as more of a less convinced/less enthusiastic response. 🤔 interesting. 👍🏼

[@CockatooDude]

He said, right up until that Audi started oversteering lol. That really surprised him.

[@RH-nk7eo]

He was clearly bored in the RS. Doesn't want to sound like a Clarkson so has to feint some enthusiasm I guess.

[@twowheelpilot]

@@Monkey80llx yeah me too.

[@usercs_2682]

I have an RS6 and I would prefer the M5 CS as well, not a fan of EV cars. He’s right, we should enjoy what we have now before EV takes over in future

[@ImpactedWizDom]

Ok, so I’ve watched countless videos of Chris doing much the same as he’s doing in this one... drifting and sliding all manner of powerful motor cars all around some track somewhere in the world. But I can honestly say, I’ve never heard him literally BUST out laughing, mid drift as he did multiple times while behind the wheel of the BMW. If you know Chris Harris at all from watching his stuff, then you also know that rare reaction he had speaks volumes about how good that Bimmer truly is!! 🤙🏻👊🏻

[@luciteck]

The sound of that M5 CS is music to my ears. In 50 years people will read about it in the history books. We are fortunate to have this now, the pinnacle of automotive era.

[@alexvaughan5269]

really? that sounds very dull to me.. get the v10 version - not as quick but a genuine race car noise.

[@Orielparadise]

Lol these cars will still exist in 50 years the same way 50 year old cars still exist now. What is with the persecution complex in these comments.

[@willymack5677]

@@Orielparadise very well put sir

[@ElectedNickNation1]

Seen Chris Harris and clicked play ! Some things in life are just simple

[@aaa-dk6jr]

He sucks.

[@chamidusachintha]

agreed

[@Alejandro_BoniIIa]

Did the same thing. As expected, it was a great video with him

[@Lindani_Mvano]

Same

[@LeonBold]

Same here!

[@feshty22]

Watching this was like the "chris harris on cars" good old days!

[@kip5.56]

You can effing say that again...great choice for him to keep Neil!!

[@lennykibet6689]

Proper throw back.

[@abhinav6077]

I'm not first I'm not last But when I see Chris Harris Boy do I click fast

[@emotionaloveracorolla5274]

Nice :D

[@mr.lemonade3742]

Only mature(s) know how does it feel like, bruh!

[@Ankur3108]

Same here brother. Good one

[@hassanhaidar8065]

The old top gesr is so much better

[@Barefoot_Joe]

@@hassanhaidar8065 Only as a comedy show, not as a car show. Plus the OLD top gear is the 70's before Clarkson

[@othayolo]

9:39 This shot is just incredible

[@wesolowskimatt]

It truly is

[@GT-Z-]

From the normal 5 series to this ultimate version which is the M5 CS, this car is absolutely incredible and the best of its class! i would go with a 5 series all day long.

[@constructionbootgazer]

I think if you were to go back in time 30 years, the bmw would be recognized as just an insanely fast bmw, but an RS6 would look like a UFO rolling down the street. The m5 might be faster, but the overall package of the Avant (wagon body style, futuristic interior, unique exterior lighting details) give it more of a wow factor.

[@HH-uv4iw]

@@constructionbootgazer bmw make drivers cars, not poser cars with pointless big body kits and huge wheels. If you want something like that you wouldn't buy this

[@constructionbootgazer]

@@HH-uv4iw youre an idiot if you still think BMW makes cars that are drivers focused. Last I looked they’re still copying Audi with the AWD, ZF 8spd, and turbocharging. Don’t be mad at me because your favourite brand is shite bro. Blame the OG X5M for turbo, AWD, SUVs. The last good drivers engines from bmw is the S54 and the S65. But even the e9x was a goddamn porker.

[@HH-uv4iw]

@@constructionbootgazer "bmw don't make cars that are driver focused" Have you got shit in your head? You just watched a video of the most capable family saloon ever made as a goodbye to fast petrol cars. Audi on the other hand made that electric thing. Dumb guy if you like big body kits go back to the max power days and buy a corsa

[@RD19902010]

@@constructionbootgazer the original point of performance saloons and estates is understatement and the appeal of a sleeper. If the estate looks more outrageous than some sports cars, that appeal of a subtle monster is totally gone.

[@Karto86]

9:40 My God, that shot!

[@samgab]

Their drone pilot has mad skills...

[@HenzPowell]

@@samgab It's not a drone. It's an R35 GTR with scaffolding

[@justincharles6585]

@@HenzPowell 🤣

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

He'll deny it but he's a damn beast behind the wheel. If I had the money, he's just sold me the car.

[@tumimokoena4404]

He is!

[@Barefoot_Joe]

Why would he deny it? He's a decent race driver as well as a showman

[@maniac6666]

He's driving in the GT3 class for a reason

[@RolfDarylTio]

If I had the money, I would bought both of these cars.

[@Christs_Apologet]

Oh yeah the good old if I had money for a overpriced car thing

[@bengriffin5146]

“I love it. I LOVE M cars.” - Chris Harris

[@jakeg9711]

Thanks for that

[@robertjmckenna]

Me too. The F90 gets my vote at well!

[@JC-du3gw]

@@robertjmckenna and F10 :)

[@TheAagrah]

Well this is a surprise because this guy hated the M8.

[@andybennett3736]

@@TheAagrah cuz the M5's better than the M8

[@MrSalmanmuzaffar1]

“If you judge life by needs rather than wants, you might as well live in a cave”- gonna try that on my wife and justify making a bad financial decision 💪🏽✌️ thanks Chris

[@Rubmaster]

It comes with 2 keys 😉

[@MrSalmanmuzaffar1]

@@Rubmaster haha I had an m6 which I tried to get my wife insured on. The insurance company wouldn’t do it because she was only driving a Toyota Aygo before and was under 30. needless to say, deep down, inside my heart, I was relieved.

[@ibrahimasow5038]

@@MrSalmanmuzaffar1 😂😂😂 What a win! I'm picturing you as the meme of the person pretending to cry while happy inside. TBF I don't blame the insurance company though, because going from Toyota Aygo to M6 is a huge jump.

[@ktmsupermoto]

Man maths

[@xiaoliuwu8539]

This should be auto-reply message whenever people tell me to buy a Toyota or Honda because they are sooo reliable and cheap to maintain.

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Everytime i hear a car journalist say "were at the peak of i.c.e. performance/this is the end of an era" i realize how disappointed i am in the world...

[@ahmedfarhan5919]

Chris Harris reviewing an M car is always a pleasure to see. The M5 is amazing and Chris' happiness says that.

[@TheComputec]

When Chris took a standard 320D across Europe i went out and bought on the same week. Buying any Msport or above model BMW will always give you driver satisfaction

[@philangezwizondo2719]

Come on he's a BMW fan!!

[@vise5224]

He's a mb fan. Hes always critical of beamers.

[@cafe405]

Again, a masterclass in engagement, information and entertainment from Chris. A mega talent.

[@dp2901]

You had me at “Chris Harris.”

[@deaconshouse]

HAHAHAAA

[@sterratogrecale9265]

Seeing a happy & giggling Chris Harris while sliding the CS just makes me feel equally happy!

[@karimthornhill528]

That Audi is so beautiful but that M5 literally made my heart stop. Like I’ve never seen anything more magnificent.

[@justindurust4754]

Your right, but it's totally a waste of money buying one of these cars

[@johnathanwilliams2427]

I don't it a waste of money, probably not your car type or couldn't afford it

[@phillipwillains5749]

@@johnathanwilliams2427 you're right

[@johnathanwilliams2427]

I've been making a lot lately through crypto trading which is the main source of my capital in real estate

[@3xoticG4m3r]

@@johnathanwilliams2427 yOu DonT lIkE iT cAuSe yoU CaNt AfFOrD iT 🤡🤡🤡

[@baronvonhoughton]

Such a good motoring journalists. Keeps it interesting, down to earth, relevant, fun, concise. Bravo.

[@mak13612]

M5 cs is a dream, which God willing will come true someday!!!

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

You know it has a limited production run, right?

[@mak13612]

@@DefinitelyNotEmma that makes it even more desirable!!

[@reggiecam8243]

Facts

[@joshuathomas512]

no god, but sure, keep working at it

[@mak13612]

@@joshuathomas512 haha.....

[@donyakusa9187]

Chris’ reaction behind the wheel of the M5 CS says it all. This car is the best of a dying breed, but I’m still not sold on electric cars. Range and charging anxiety are still a thing. Fantastic job, Chris.

[@devanman7920]

That RS is probably the best looking electric car out there and I bet its a great car....but damn I want that CS!

[@duyxpise7en]

Why don’t you get both of them :))

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

I prefer the EQS and Taycan design wise

[@bmwnut5521]

The Tycan honestly looks sexier.

[@betterireland1]

The Lucid Air is not a bad looking car, Check out the interior

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

@@bmwnut5521 I have a Taycan, and it's a fantastic car to drive. Every bit as quick as the BMW CS, but far more practical and efficient for everyday use. I got the equivalent of 28 MPGe on the track, and driving home 96 MPGe. Can't do that in any gasoline powered car.

[@Prousiofs]

Chris, been following you for years. Bought the M2 CS. Your excitement as a car journalist is contagious because your passion is palpable and real. You got me hooked years ago with your review of a white E92 video circa 2008 and I have been a fan every since. Keep up the good work-cheers to the finest petrol head!

[@EconomicsMate1]

That Audi looks amazing. Alongside the Tycan, hopefully EV stick to looking great

[@nastyscorp]

They will because they require more aero eff for better range not that ic cars don't but there are 1000 factors before that can justify the cost.

[@WIPEYOURLENZ]

Taycan. 🤓

[@OpenBarGarage]

I think ev cars absolutely need to look good. Things like the leaf and volt and even the model 3 are not going to win over those who like a well designed exterior. And when you don't have engines that sound like theatre you'll need something going for it. But I speak for car enthusiasts. Most people don't give a shit about the engine and whether it's turbo or not. Whether it oversteers at the limit... Most cars and made for the average person. We're fucked.

[@aldozilli1293]

Yeah, was getting worried with Tesla that the future was non-descript asian style looking EV vehicles, but thanks to Audi and Porsche, the future is attractive.

[@nik7bkh965]

The "regular" EVs wont look good - just look at the eqc, eqa or even, although not really regular, the eqs... Hyundai Kona, VW id3 and id4 and so on all look like shit

[@matt_brown_x]

I've been watching this now 5 times and it makes me smile every time again how fascinated Chris is from the M5. Best regards from 🇩🇪

[@albertzweistein7097]

So muss das sein

[@grogzoom9437]

3:39 God that steering input was gorgeous

[@tomj6650]

It's amazing what Audi has achieved with its first run at an electric performance sedan. I have the non-RS e-tron GT and it also is an amazing machine. Of courses the M5 is the pinnacle of ICE performance sedan engineering. But it all gives me hope that the future can still be fun for those who like to drive.

[@ebubekirbs1914]

Yes 👍

[@elnachooo]

I love Chris's reactions, he can't hide what an honest petrolhead he is, above all the marketing nonse. Such a legend!

[@101marcwesley]

Personally, I really dislike the binary nature of the debate: ICE v electric. Surely there is scope for both? Taking a simple analogy, we don't couch the debate as car v horse (at least, now), we use the car for the commute, and ride a horse for fun and enjoyment. Personally, I see something similar being the case with the electric v ICE issue. The electric vehicle is ideally suited to the daily commute (I commute 110 miles, round trip each day, and my current electric car handles this without any issue). They're comfortable, very easy to live with, cheap to run, better for the environment (they really are), and (incredibly) you can buy electricity whist out and about (with each generation of electric car accepting this at increasingly far rates). Whereas, in my opinion (pretty much evidenced from watching this video), the ICE vehicle is the perfect weekend/fun car. Earlier in the year I ordered a Mustang Mach E (one day I'm sure it'll arrive), which will be perfect for the daily commute. However, I'd still absolutely love a traditional coupé style Mustang Mach 1 for the weekend (thankfully, my wife doesn't fit the standard gendered cliché, so there is hope...). There should be room in the world for both, as both have their positives (albeit in different circumstances). Absolutely nothing wrong with being a "petrol head". But perhaps we should see that appreciation in a wider context. We need to understand that we should try and amend our approach so that is possible to be a petrol head, yet also act in a way that mitigates the impact of the daily commute, which is dull and boring, irrespective of the car that you drive. Returning to the simple analogy, I imagine most jockeys drive a car to the stables.

[@seanyster7294]

Love that M5 CS, any M5 is still the best Family Saloon money can buy 👏👍❤

[@bhaviksheth3672]

That drone footage though. Drone guy did as good of a job as Chris in this one.

[@hello7533]

Nah, no smoke coming off the drone in the bends, therefore the m5 wins

[@PhilippZ]

Yes, the drone footage is so good you don’t realize it was from a drone. Incredible.

[@richardpatton2502]

Drones have become really easy to fly...I mean ridiculously easy

[@imranq4523]

Not a drone. Neil in the gtr.

[@johnnylima9632]

That last shot leading to the closing credits….wow!

[@alecbasba]

The camera work in this whole segment is simply amazing. Props to Neil and Chris!

[@EKDrifter458]

That Audi is an absolute stunner! Great video.

[@lefuedebout]

Now that they have done the work on design and development, maybe they should consider a separate model, same body, for this EV and plant a V6 500hp twin-turbo engine in it. That way, those of us who admire the design but are wary of EV's and the almost total lack of infrastructure could have one while waiting for battery technology and therefore range to improve.

[@felixdiaz893]

@@lefuedebout current range is pathetic on most of these EVs.

[@cypog8479]

@@felixdiaz893 Actually it's not, most EVs have a decent range. Anyway the range argument is rather irrelevant as most of the car drives are under 100km. And how long do you drive without a stop anyway? You should have a break every two hours or at least every three hours. Modern EVs with fast charging can charge up to 80% in under 20 minutes. But I guess you're mostly doing long trips and pissing in a bucket to save time, right? ;)

[@jobicek]

@@cypog8479 Well, it depends on how fast you're driving and where you're driving. I have refuelled conventional cars about every two hours before. Stopping for 10 minutes every two hours isn't really a problem (although I know people who will blast for 4+ hours - usually, they do long distances a lot and have no patience). If you're just munching kilometres on highways, it's doable. It's really not the car that worries me. Although range at higher speeds isn't briliant at all. That's laws of physics. Consumption at 200 km/h is just a lot higher, it can't be any other way. And using 350 kW Ionity chargers, Audi quotes 23 minutes to 80 %. Slower than I would like but doable - I don't drive long distances that often. No, the biggest worry for me in general is the infrastructure. On one hand, I shouldn't have too much charge left. But on the other hand, a charger can be out of order or they can be all occupied. And they are so far apart that leaving a reserve to reach the next charger is significant (even regular fuel stations can be quite apart on a highway). But that's still the good scenario - a highway. It gets really bad if you just want to enjoy a car on some backroads. I have crossed Europe like that. That's why you buy a fun car. If I've got the time, I will go have some fun, explore new roads. You're not going to find a 350 kW charger in some village in the middle of nowhere. Or even a small town. Currently, you won't find them in many big cities. They belong on highways. Even with a conventional car, refuelling in boondocks can entail some planning and searching. But they have enough range for me to have fun and then tuck my tail and go look for a station. This usage pattern is very different from what sensible people do. You stick fast chargers on highways, destination chargers to hotels, resorts and shops and wall boxes to homes and residential areas and ordinary people will be happy. But it doesn't cater to enthusiasts who avoid highways because they are plain boring. I really wouldn't fancy driving from Vienna to Nice on backroads in an EV. In a Cayman GT4? Yes, please. And I can't imagine it will change anytime soon. Simply because you need those fast chargers in completely different places than most people.

[@donaldescobar11]

Yeah

[@bobibest89]

I own an Audi, and I like Audis but man... this M5 is a beauty.

[@andreiarama8745]

"Am I enjoying myself? I suppose I do" - those are not the words of a man that enjoys something

[@boondockbwoy14]

“Am I enjoying myself? I suppose so…” - enough said. “What a bloody monster!” - now that’s the sound of a happy Harris.

[@nrvous309]

If I had just 12hrs to hang out with anyone in the world, it'd be with Chris Harris hooning around a track and chatting with him about our favorite cars

[@0brand0brand34]

The chat wouldn’t take long. The M5 CS is it!

[@dasfabelwesen]

Now that he pointed it out, it does not have fake exhaust pipes. How unusual!

[@Barefoot_Joe]

Name an electric car that has fake exhaust pipes, I can't think of one...

[@dasfabelwesen]

@@Barefoot_Joe Audi is know for them.

[@WhinedUp2004]

@@dasfabelwesen not on Electric cars

[@WhinedUp2004]

@@emadmahmood3268 it's not a wooosh, the original comment was just stupid

[@TheComputec]

@@WhinedUp2004 I could be wrong but I think the fake exhaust pipes comment relates to other performance ICE cars like the merc AMG which has fake oversized tips in the rear bumper compared to the real tips coming out of the M5... In reality the real exhaust tips of an Audi Etron are the giant power station cooling towers generating the electricity to charge them up by burning coal and gas

[@Ghostspiriti21]

The old trio had a magical chemistry going on but when it comes to actual car reviews and analysis, they have nothing on Chris. The man is a legend.

[@Chris.1812]

There were some incredible shots in this video. Wow

[@acc8064]

For a sec, i felt like I could smell the burning tires of the M5! What an absolute beast!!!

[@Auditography]

Chris. I bought the B5 RS4 because of you, B7 RS4 because of you, C7.5 RS6 because of you, and now I might maybe get an RS E-Tron GT cause of you 😜 Best motoring journalist ever. Period.

[@arnoldmbuthia2687]

You're hereby instructed to live the rest of your days in an Audi 80, sell your house and leave your life

[@karan5m]

The final comments of Chris make me so emotional. Automotive joy will never be the same. Sadly, end of an era.

[@Amit_l92]

That E-Tron GT. Stunner 👌

[@BrendanEvan]

Everything stops when I see “Chris Harris Drives”

[@mohaumothobi442]

You switch on an Audi RS Etron GT but you awaken an M5 CS.

[@ramonj08]

Audi and Mercedes producing electric cars while losing some of their DNA in the process. Meanwhile BMW is one of the few manufacturers that still has a twin turbo V12 in production.

[@captainahab9265]

and what is this telling us ? ...they fuck of the environment ?

[@mveskater]

@@captainahab9265 bullsh*t, you think EV's are good for the environment? Do some research

[@captainahab9265]

@@mveskater dude... of course EV´s aren`t a white paper, everything needs resources... but you make the same main problem with all the critic boys out there... bring it in scale to combustion Engines and dont look just at the tiny "bad" things. ...look and learn ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6C5o3x-mMmroKM&ab_channel=GasTrollGasTroll

[@3v3rhard]

Daimler still has a similar v12 in the new Maybach. Tbh most small engine cars are similar as well. Its the top end cars that differentiates the brands. Below its mostly design, interior and finance deals.

[@LaHaine01]

a comparison without a race against. perfect.

[@achintyaaatreya]

"What a magnificently pointless fast saloon car." That sums up the engineers at M. Pity,they would be working on batteries rather than V8s and inline-sixes in the future.

[@Jack-qn4vt]

They need to sell whatever the majority want in order to survive

[@anzaisekai3416]

Trust me, the M brand will disappear if they won't let atleast the sport cars be combustion engined. Now electric is the fashion, wait for when everything will be powered by approssimatively the same power plant.

[@LenoxVeleno]

i love that Chris is already drifting at the start of the vid

[@ThomasFlaum90]

I rent the eTron RS for a day, never driven any Sportcar like it and it was the best day ever. The speed was just making my hands shake, I was so nervous. The accelleration was unreal, it didnt feel right for a Car to be that fast. Feels like the start of a Rollercoaster that catapults you, absolutely crazy feeling.

[@angry_genius]

Who love chris?

[@emotionaloveracorolla5274]

Me :)

[@angry_genius]

Me

[@emotionaloveracorolla5274]

@@angry_genius :)

[@richardmahoney9415]

I’m man enough to say I do lol

[@murshidshabir]

After this I do.

[@E63s_Scott]

I instantly smiled the second the m5 appeared and that is that. petrol engines forever for me. I don't care about soulless ev stuff, even the insanely powerful. rapid it may be but after u get used to the insane launches and lack of drama very boring and not for me

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

I'd take the M5 CS over the E-Tron. The M5 drives better, looks way better and is pure understatement. I'd take a Taycan Turbo S or Panamera Turbo S over both though, or even the CT5-V Blackwing

[@sneaky_krait7271]

I like the E tron design more than the Porsche

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

@@sneaky_krait7271 I don't, the Audi looks way to busy, especially with all the holes and patterns and cameras in the front, the Taycan is cleaner

[@sneaky_krait7271]

@@DefinitelyNotEmma To me the Porsche looks a bit too boring, the Audi looks more special

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

@@sneaky_krait7271 "special" Over designed and immature, yes.

[@DuecyHD]

@@DefinitelyNotEmma you must really hate Audi because all there cars look like the Etron GT

[@KingGiac]

9:37-9:50.....lovely bit of camera work...and lovely video as always chris

[@geethsan1567]

The e-tron GT is drop dead gorgeous.

[@steve_the_designer]

The answer is 12. 12 people will actually do this with their M5cs. Audi builds cars for the roads - those things that most of us drive on.

[@LitleBear]

I recently did the full track M driving school and the M5 blew me away. As a fast road car I was really impressed and the V8 sounds so good. It's a weapon. The Audi is very good looking though.

[@farturinn]

That M5 CS is the first M5 that I fancy since the E60M5, saying that, I am buying myself a E61M5

[@nadirrahmouni5333]

The CS is a perfection,maybe the end of era, like Chris said, it's more fun, with more sensations, things we don't have in electrics cars.

[@neitusp8546]

The RS e-tron GT is actually more fun than an RS7, so an electric M5 CS would be roughly the same fun imo.

[@Adrianbudiman]

I think we'll still have 1 or 2 gen of conventional fast saloons and sportcars before the electric revolution is prime to go high performance.

[@tormentorxl2732]

Yet.

[@cabasse_music]

sensations? i get that one aspect of the sound bit - no gasoline-explodey sounds (well, not really but to each their own of course) but what other sensations are missing from an sport EV?

[@chrisgraham6031]

@@cabasse_music engine vibrations too at high revs, gear changes, proper pad to disc brake feel, proper hydraulic steering feel with the need for lower power electric steering racks. They’re the future, and they’re not not fun, but I’ve never gotten out of one and been left with an impression other than the initial acceleration to 70-80 is amazing, and not much else.

[@bainesp01]

Harris on his own reviewing cars without playing up to the other two. Perfect

[@geethsan1567]

I thank Audi for making the interior look functional rather than following others. #buttonsoverscreens

[@martijnlangeveld817]

Dear Chris, that, at the end, was the best answer/decision. Thank you

[@Barefoot_Joe]

Nice to see Chris and Neil back at it like the old channel(s) Some great camera work in this! 👍

[@sjay7292]

Great drone angles. Chris always a pleasure mate, usually have me grinning at some point - would take the BMW all day everyday anyday

[@rockervdrive]

4:28 I like how the Audi is thinking it's going to crash and puts the hazards on. Lol

[@K03sport]

...standard reactive hazards engineered into the car for the safety of others behind...I like this feature and wish it was in more cars...

[@tyburcjusz]

Omg, this short clip is better than some action movies out there! When Chris got into that Bimmer and switched ESC off, that camera action was pure gold!! Bravo!

[@mohammadabu-milhem2697]

If I have a mony , ofcourse and without doubt I'm gonna take the m5 cs 😎

[@bensmiling]

Camera work on this vid is outrageously good. As is Chris, as-ever. Lovely stuff.

[@joeschmoe303]

Thank you Top Gear, for truly bring back "Chris Harris On Cars" as "Chris Harris Drive". Well done.

[@rexseven93]

I'd like to point out that the reason the petrol engine is "nearing the end" is much more regulation than demand. It's an important distinction.

[@annakquinn7084]

Over regulation. Koeningseg valveless engine are a good direction. But green religion is too big. Not to mention Euro7

[@davebway6371]

You haven’t driven a performance EV have you? Absolutely the only benefit of the petrol engine is the noise.

[@dr80008]

@@davebway6371 You haven't watched the video, have you?

[@rexseven93]

@@davebway6371 I'll race you with my RX7...from Chicago to Dallas. I'll show you another. Plus involvement in the process for another. Nothing wrong with EVs, but if they are so great why do we have to bribe and force people to buy them?

[@annakquinn7084]

@@davebway6371 another green religion Priest…

[@rjnation5042]

Thanks Chris always a pleasure to see you enjoying yourself & giving us all a good laugh, Rj in Oz

[@TheColnago]

That Audi is an impressive piece of engineering but that M5 CS is for the soul. Chris’ reactions say it all.

[@MrKapaV]

Nothing beats the feelings that you get through the sounds of an internal combustion engine. EVs are not cars and never will be.

[@enginerev1108]

Surely the heart is missing in EVs !

[@NICKCAMP04]

Yeah true because I don't care if EVs are faster

[@MrZeko3rs]

I live in a country with 130% tax on “luxury” cars, how the hell am i gonna be able to afford one before i die?!

[@D1man1525]

I will always choose petrol while I can

[@Kowen8714]

The modern electric car is revolutionary. I myself have a Polestar 2 and love how fast, quiet, comfortable, safe and cheap to run it is. And even then there is something missing. This is a pivotal moment in time that is going to give us, in most measurable ways, better cars... yet it makes me sad. Growing up in the 90s and seeing (and later driving) all the 80s and early 90s cars, the way they felt, drove, made noise... Nothing replaces that. The noise, the way it builds power, the turbo lag, the flutter, the noise of high-rev N/A... Not even new performance cars feel that way - drove the seemingly (according to reviews) GR Yaris and it felt... fine. Afterwards was given a ride in an old WRX STI that was slower and it was much more fun. Keep your old cars, at least one. Keep your 90s Civics, BMWs, Audis, Alfas, Toyotas, whatever else you like - there is nothing coming that will beat the way they feel.

[@dandylion1987]

I feel like the Audi will get boring as soon as you are used to the acceleration. Which you always do regardless of the performance.

[@robertolombardi3698]

I think these kind of performance EV's will eventually become to predictable and one dimensional and totally Soulless.

[@02hreblue30]

@@robertolombardi3698 one dimensional in that EVs will be the only thing available. Porsche has already committed to that

[@robertolombardi3698]

@@02hreblue30 And Porsche are also developing bio fuels too so they plan to keep engine production. and have the two running side by side.

[@anzaisekai3416]

@@02hreblue30 I really hope iit's true.

[@inoutdoor4211]

That’s all they have. The M5 with that engine just makes me far more interested and engaged than the electric motors ever can.

[@excelrose4275]

Props to your camera people - they made wonderful pictures!

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

The RS etron is amazing

[@BestMotorWerks]

Chris know to appreciate a best all around car from a good car... congrats Chris. One more bmw enthusiast with no words to hide behind the camera.

[@filmfreek35]

One day, I will learn how to power slide like Chris. 👍🏽 I am too scared to try it with my Lexus. 😩

[@filmfreek35]

@@freddiejones4598 mine is the GS450h. Definitely real wheel drive. I just don’t want to crash it. 😂😂😂

[@hoen2009]

@@freddiejones4598 where you get that from, most lexus cars are rwd. Its mostly only the hatchbacks that are fwd.

[@alangil40]

@@filmfreek35 Its not the crashing that scares me, its the $1000 in tires going up in smoke. I guess you can do it the day you are heading to the tire shop for new tires though.

[@BlahBlahBlah961]

I feel cheated being so young and never going to be able to own a proper performance car. 😪

[@Cal-El]

Not with that mindset my friend 😉

[@motormusique]

It's tragic that you can tell from Chris' reactions that a very high performance EV cannot match the involvement and joy of a high performance gas vehicle. But I still have some hope that someone will make a lightweight EV that is actually fun

[@tserber13]

@@motormusique It is inevitable that electric cars will get on par with gasoline ones. All it takes is right programming and rear wheel drive. With power and torque That eV offers You will be able to achieve results equal or better than combustio n engine

[@captainahab9265]

Dude, there is not a single EV-Performance car on the mass-market... And they still can catch up with that BMW and AMG`s of this world... I mean, the BMW cs is a special Version (M5 competition) of a Special Version (M5)... dude, that comparison is not even on the same level... in this position, the Audi is actually ahead.

[@sirfriendzone1228]

Hyundai Veloster N...

[@AlvinWillistonDavis]

I'm a petrol head, but I would have the Audi. But I love the Mcars, but if I had to choose, the Audi will give me the daily fun I want, while getting me from A-B in silence while autodriving. I would look jealously at M cars, then remember I have one at home for occasions when I need to go full yobbo.

[@duprod5482]

If you switch off the fake engine sound the M will probably be just as quiet.. I think that's the only downside of the recent M cars, sound muffling turbos.. Boy, do I love the sound of that screaming V10 in the E60 M5 😍

[@barbershoppodcast]

Battery Head

[@shorafarahani]

my god.. that shot at 9:40 mark!! WOW

[@ahmedfarhan5919]

The smile, the excitedness, the sense of joy a combustion car gives can never be replaced by electric cars.

[@Gurka84]

Sad and true

[@soyeux27]

Superb video ! Car videos without music are the best, they let us listen to the engine's coloratura.

[@axem.8338]

Due to his services towards providing his reviews on cars, why not call him Sir Chris Harris?

[@thecasterkid]

Thank you for still doing these videos. I know this isn't part of the marquee Top Gear material, so perhaps putting these up is a bit of concession to certain types of fans.. but please, please never stop.

[@chrispianlucas9653]

I didn't know I needed a review like this! Amazing Audi

[@mg63shooter83]

This mans commentary has become so clean cut and straight to the point 💥💥💥💥best in the business

[@Inelid]

The sound of the m5 ufff just perfect

[@JohnyTechReview]

The Beamer looks just like any other Beamer. And over 100k. Ultimate driving box. I guess

[@stevem2323]

🤦🤦🤦

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

It’s really weird hearing all the clunks in the Audi that are usually hidden by engine noise.

[@joshuadoliveiro]

That long b-roll clip of the M5 swinging left and right as the camera car 100% kept up is IMMENSE

[@leonardschluter7037]

That M5 Just eats AMGs and RSs, incredible

[@JeDxDeVu]

Just bullied one off the Autobahn in a Rs3. Slightly damp, Beamer was very nervous. Real world performance Audi all day.

[@leonardschluter7037]

@@JeDxDeVu he wasnt full throttle, he would have destroyed your rs3

[@JeDxDeVu]

@@leonardschluter7037 bro, where you there? Trust. When you're going 260 around a long bends and both cars are moving around you want all wheel drive. You can hear when a m5 is full throttle. He wasn't trying to make a point.

[@leonardschluter7037]

@@JeDxDeVu the m5 has 635hp the rs3 400hp, this Says enough

[@JeDxDeVu]

@@leonardschluter7037 numbers, stats and theories don't always translate in reality. Specially when you're on damp roads going 260 going around a long bends. Power isn't everything, it's how you put it down, specially at the limit.

[@johnlombardi9619]

Awesome video. I love the M5 CS. However, I could not help noticing how much the carbon fiber bucket seats move and flex under load, compared to those in the Porsche GT cars....must be compliance built into the mounting hardware to make the seats more comfortable for fast sedan road use.