Perks, Quirks & Irks - 2020 BMW M550i - Taking great to exceptional

The 2020 M550i sees a large spike in output, now producing 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft. of torque, while still wrapped in elegance.
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[@frankrosado1916]

Awesome car! I have the 2020 in bluestone metallic and moccha interior.

[@hamza4real]

Idk why people hate the digital cluster. I think it makes the car look like a fighter jet.

[@laneyj]

have you seen it in person? it looks so cheap and gimmicky.

[@olaf2046]

How old are you? a fighter jet? LMAO.

[@LivinginNEO]

I like it so much better than my previous 2017 M3 Competition.

[@porscheguy09]

The only thing I don’t really like about the new M550i xDrive is the way the headlights go all the way to the kidney grills. It’s too much like the 3 Series headlight design. The 5 Series headlights were always isolated and separated from the grill and that made it more unique. Now it looks like a big 3 Series. It’s still a badass car though.

[@LouTrottier]

great review Jay.

[@aolange]

The stick moving from manual shift into P came in 2007. So that's like 13 years old news.. :P But considering buying my own second hand 2018 m550i this weekend. Nice video

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@12:05 -- BUT you have folding rear seats -- plainly visible when you open the trunk.

[@alexkrakovskiy2222]

Show Me What I Need To Know true

[@mik3ymomo]

He missed that completely didn’t he 😂

[@olaf2046]

9:30 I am cringing at all that glued together plastic hosing and ducts under that M550i hood. I just replaced a bunch of these for the 302 HP N55 turbos that seem to crack or split at the seams from wear and age at the 8 years/50k miles mark. I wonder what the longevity of the same plastics will be on a 523 HP engine?

[@donwilber1628]

12:08 I hope you figured out that the rear seats do go down. I know this because I bought mine two months ago, and I can see the pull switches in your trunk

[@hhanger1]

nice review. We have a 2019 X5 M sport and love it. Getting rid of a MB 350 GLE in about i6 months so trying to decide between this car and the MB AMG E53. Going to be a tough decision..

[@Modern.Motoring]

I haven't yet driven the E53...my two cents is to take them on a thorough test drive and don't let raw power sway you. For me, it's everyday comforts and the ease of the infotainment that are deciding factors. Lemme know what you decide on.

[@hhanger1]

Modern Mississauga Media the 550 has a 100hp more tho. 😀

[@Modern.Motoring]

@@hhanger1 Vrooom!

[@vladdysdiamonds2523]

i would definitely pick the M550 over E53. I own the 2018 model and absolutely love it. I took the E53 Coupe for a test drive and to be honest it doesn't feel as sharp as M550 nor does it feel powerful. The handling on E53 is disappointing and steering feel was numb. If performance is a main factor then I would pick the M550.

[@11jibster]

Great video. I live in ny city. Potholes all over. Is it true it would be in my best interest to get 19 inch rims instead of 20 inch?

[@adamy3834]

j s yes! Yes! Or wheel and tire insurance

[@vladdysdiamonds2523]

If you are not planning on adding the rim and tire insurance then don't even think of getting 20 inch wheels. I have 20 inch wheels on my M550 and been through 8 rims and 9 tires. To be honest this specific vehicle doesn't really stand out with 19 inch wheels, not to mention the difference in performance when you have the 20inch. So you need to decide what's more important to you.

[@PGVTO]

I have an 18 m550i with the 20s in Toronto. I have blown 5 tires in 2.5 years. OEM are good years with very low profile 35 series in front and 30s in rear. Strangely enough, I have never blown a rear tire. I didn’t purchase the tire protection but even if I did it’s a nuisance to have to go to the dealer every 3-6 months with a blown tire. I love the car but the 20s and those low pros along with the roads in Ontario, just not practical for every day use especially in winter. That said I downsized to 19s for my winter set up. I think 40 series profile and it’s been okay, only one of the 5 blow outs were on my winter tires and wheels.

[@Spazzgasm90]

Very interesting. I just picked my 2020 M550 up this week and I didnt have the option for the laser headlights or the digital climate control. Maybe it's different between US and Canada?

[@Gtaplayer325]

Laser is pretty new.. maybe was not available? But the digital climate control is avaliable since the beginning of the G30..it comes with the 4-zone climate control.

[@Spazzgasm90]

@@Gtaplayer325 fair, but i think its a difference between the Canada and USA spec. I didnt have those options

[@Gtaplayer325]

@@Spazzgasm90 ah okay.. weird how there are so many different specs and packages. There are also a few differences to german models.. for example here we dont have these ugly reflectors on the front side.. hehe

[@Spazzgasm90]

@@Gtaplayer325 interesting! Yeah, if it werent for this video i would have been none the wiser!

[@kenli2236]

I think it’s standard now.

[@Boatsman99]

Lack of Android Auto and start via mobile app are two major things BMW should address.

[@davidpettit6749]

Android Auto July 2020 - and both CarPlay and Android Auto will be free finally!

[@Gtaplayer325]

remote start is illegal in germany.. maybe thats the reason?..

[@titibobo2000]

Why do you need a mobile app to start your car? Is the car key so hard to carry, especially with keyless entry (and start)?

[@JFBBB535]

Are you really driving around that car with 9km range left in the tank? I can only imagine how it will be serviced, once every 4-5 years.

[@BeamerView]

Crazy sound!

[@legoman911]

Is the N63 now a reliable engine?

[@Modern.Motoring]

I believe so.

[@datm340i6]

What was the price difference between this and a M5? Like a 2019, that you chose this over it?

[@Modern.Motoring]

This is $86,650 MSRP. The M5 rings in at $115,300, a difference of nearly $30,000.

[@miketheman4341]

DramaTv 101 Real question is why buy a M5 given that the 550 now has 523hp. What is the math that makes the M5 a great deal as this is only about 77hp down for 30 to 40k more. That’s enough to buy a few entry level BMW models in addition to the M550.

[@datm340i6]

Steve Jovan you’re not wrong I just asked because they’re a lot of 18’s and I’ve even seen 19’s with under 10k miles for the sane price as this so I was just curious

[@miketheman4341]

DramaTv 101 I’m confused as 2018 can be had for the mid 50s.

[@Rob12345]

Replace all the cerinium grey with carbon fiber

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Yeah, really

[@Dapol1988]

poor sound compared to the one without OPF😥

[@miketheman4341]

Thank god the black wheels are dying as a trend!

[@Wyv3rnn]

What black wheels are so much better than your silver wheels your wheels are ugly

[@miketheman4341]

Infirnit Meaning that you cannot afford better given your grammar.

[@thatsshane_]

Believe and put your Faith in Jesus Christ’s Death Burial and Resurrection and you will be Saved

[@miketheman4341]

@@thatsshane_ Yes right after I send Santa my list!

[@jeffl1944]

-30 degrees lol

[@miketheman4341]

Ugliest wheels I’ve seen on a car in years!

[@highmann5914]

you're right about that.

[@pjlett5688]

It’s a cash cow ,putting turbos in between the engine is just stupid ads 100 degrees to engine,eats oil Many heating issues, buy the wards best engine 3.0 inline 6 with turbo ,it’s so good even Toyota is using it in The Supra ,I had the 2020 m550 one year it’s gone ,two friends spent over $6 k in 3 years, The 3.0 turbo B58 engine youcan tune a safe 600 hp