Review: 2018 BMW M550i xDrive

I review the all-new 2018 BMW M550i xDrive with it's twin turbo V8 and sub-4 second 0-60 performance. What do you think about these? Huge thanks to BMW for providing this car!
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[@briannacc3983]

I've seen the same m550i in recent videos. I can't get enough of this vehicle.

[@meh-87]

This would be on my short list of cars for under 100k. Nice balance of luxury and performance.

[@MarkIrmina]

I recently test drove the 550i . I was impressed. Comfortable with loads of torque. Happy to see BMW getting more into all wheel drive. They seem to finally realize that cars with over 400 hp also need traction.

[@shiny0773]

Mark Hamilton lol their f12 m6 where awful with traction...its true what your saying..but man when they catch grip...they really move.

[@IKhanNot]

That's not a recent development. The previous F10 generation 550i came with XDrive as an option or as standard in Northern climates. Slap a set of winter rims/tires on it and now they'd be deep snow ready too.

[@picklejay7822]

This thing really grew on me.

[@JonathanMoosey]

I plan on that being my next BMW. Of course I want one from any of the years that have those rims as an option. Definitely my favorite rims. Currently drive an X5 xDrive50i

[@clarencerichman3773]

This car is very nice it's like buying a classic version of the m5 for me

[@AkaAkshay559]

“It bits strong!” Haha awesome review 👍🏽

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Diggin the edits matt!

[@picklejay7822]

Your the first reviewer I’ve seen to say something about the ridiculous looking notches.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Really love this car

[@Nestle245]

Even though they're all pretty much similar but this is the best BMW interior to date.

[@MaxKlinkby]

Thats such a nice engine though. I was lucky enough to get to drive the 750i which is a bit bigger, and more lumpy, more of a cruiser, so I should imagine this is very nice. :-) Thanks for the vid!

[@vmdgroep6389]

Amazing car

[@datboidroc]

Does having the a.c climate controls on jeopardizes the power a little when u are flooring it?

[@charlesh8923]

nice video dued

[@jacobbenedict4233]

Just realized this is the exact same 550i Redline Reviews reviewed lol.

[@jonathaanttv1222]

Nice, u should review a bmw 540i 2000-2003 I would love to see that.. 🙏

[@ivan1usa]

you make good videos sir

[@BigDaddy_BHJ1977]

Would you prefer this over the s6 you test drove

[@dylanw9412]

"Let's turn onto this straight road" at 10:00.

[@78destro]

Matt, get BMW to loan you a 2018 M5 w/ M xDrive! Dying to see a proper review!

[@Gazshadows]

Don't know if it's the Mic you're using but the sound the car makes is abit weird! Like you say the speakers make some fake noise, could be that!

[@100iubire]

What is all that noise inside the car, its plastics or the cameras making noise?

[@edgurrr]

0:18 I wonder if he practices that hand wiggle off camera

[@Amajor34]

Nice! It'd be cool if you got ahold of an E43 AMG for comparison.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Alexander Major review of an E43 coming in a couple weeks!

[@pira.kathir]

great review! do you think you'll get your hands on the new Acura RLX?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! And probably not anytime soon.

[@BeamerView]

Intoxicating!

[@DetroitMuscle313]

That is a nice car

[@dub1256]

Do the Audi s7 please

[@mattmacpherson1033]

I test drove the M550IX in June when I was car shopping. Living in Chicago I wanted hi performance, luxury and all wheel drive under $85,000. Ended up getting an Audi S6 because they had a better deal. The M550IX is a fun and luxurious car to drive.

[@DaOldSchoolRapLova96]

Wow you have a new S6? That's a nice car man! Good for you and I'm glad u bought it now because Chicago is expected to have a winter this year.

[@PapiAndrey]

Honestly wasn’t impressed when I drove the m550i. I came in an f10 535i and I didn’t feel like it was a downgrade when I was driving home. I really wanted to like the m550i more, I was hoping it would be like a modern f10, but it was more numb and didn’t feel as good to drive imo

[@ec296]

Deciding between m550i & e43... which would be a better pick from your first hand experience? Tks

[@Alumnikiid]

e chang supprisingly from the reviews I have seen the E43 handles better and obviously when it comes to interiors Benz is at the top, but the m550i has a v8 and looks sportier on the outside...hard choice

[@noobz4hire290]

Is this the bmw with Xi charging? (Don’t have time to watch the whole video)

[@iTzxNooBs]

I love the fact that you described the dome lights as "Art Deco". Lol

[@MichaelBacon212]

3:57 Roman from TFLCAR is walking around the McLaren 570S in the background.

[@picklejay7822]

Michael Bacon is that that really your last name? Lol

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2018 BMW M550i xDrive

[@justin8758]

Shouldn’t the “Average trunk space” on your summary sheet be showing as a “-“?

[@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr]

Cababah Why would it be a -

[@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr]

Philipp V Hovhannisyan Oh sorry, forgot this is the league of extraordinary men and anything below that is a disgrace.... its average, there's nothing to conplain about

[@Dialysisforever]

Yes it should be a negative. The Dodge Challenger, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stinger all have larger trunks. When you travel, you don't want to have to pack things in your trunk and on the rear leather seats. If you have kids, this would be out of the question. I understand this all depends on the family and how much you travel but in my case, we travel at least 3 states per trip each year plus my wife is in a wheel chair, so that needs to fit in the trunk too(The wheelchair, not the wife.). Yeah you can lay down the rear seats but then again, your car is limited to 2 people. I checked out the Audi A8's and Mercedes S class's trunk size and both are smaller than a Hyundai Sonata. Sad.

[@BMWhips]

It does have rear folding seats

[@arroe621]

There is plenty of trunk space. The rear seats fold down if you need more.

[@goons123flofy]

Thumbs up for picking up on no android auto!

[@asianskywalker]

Not having android auto on a luxury car like this is crazy!

[@bradenmchenry995]

Who cares iOS>android

[@quadrider3013]

Lol because all the people that can afford that car buy apple products

[@mckookie2967]

quadrider3013 New galaxy phones cost the same try again

[@jaikarchatha1967]

quadrider3013 not true. A lot of businesses use android because it easier to use, cheaper and allows you to connect with work computer unless you job uses Apple

[@AtomicMushroomz]

Braden McHenry Samsung has surpassed any phone that Apple has ever released.

[@terryparfitt5661]

Would love to see Matt Maran motoring to do a revue on the 2018 subaru wrx sti

[@rd5991]

what you're here for 10:02

[@thefives7ar]

He didn't say backroad, this is not what I came for!

[@Davidicus13]

Matt, can you confirm this is Caramel Merino leather?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I don't have the window sticker for this car anymore but I believe that's what it was.

[@terryparfitt5661]

Would love to see Maran Motoring do a review on a 2018 Subaru Wrx Sti,he hasn't done one for a while

[@s2kguy762]

Nicee

[@Alumnikiid]

The rims need to be more sporty looks like something off a 530i

[@ChristianLopez-lm9zn]

I don’t get why bmw would make this so fast. The M5 is gonna have a a real task now that the 550i is the complete package.

[@Ballzackk11]

X CC no the M5 has 200 more hp just wait for the dyno runs. F10 is 560 at the wheels

[@dliv33]

X CC lol the m5 is gonna have a what bruh?? come on i knoe ur not serious right

[@stefanfreestylez]

Odd this car didnt have full digital gauges Also the promo for this car being the quickest 5 series just to move units is scum giving people idea that that can race m5 or any of its compeditors and possible win when its not even close😂

[@jaikarchatha1967]

Stefan Cupovic out classes and beats the old F10 m5 but the new one will kick the M550's ass

[@ericmeyer1373]

Kinda happy that vehicle virgins wasn’t invited to announce awards. I’m sure he would of been biased toward bmw and Mercedes since that’s all he really reviews anymore besides supercars.

[@colla555]

Lol that fake sound at 10:07 sounds so cheap. I don't like it.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Baby poo brown interior really lets it down.

[@nightreapers3425]

yeah only vw ccan pull that off. they needed to come out with plad center seat's :/

[@darian102030]

Can BMW PLEASE get better digital gauges, the new mustang digital gauge cluster is a crazy improvement over there

[@jacobcook7968]

Prevent honor seemingly brilliant call signature official respondent signature top encourage.

[@lausonfarleyII]

First!!! Hello Matt!

[@goons123flofy]

lausonfarleyII he goes by subaruwrxfan! Kind of like “the stig”, doesn’t seem to respond to his first name

[@asianskywalker]

Standard BMW leather does NOT feel quality. I drive a F10 520D and it feels super cheap (same leather). Lexus standard leather feels much better.

[@cmorales2831]

asianskywalker you sure you didn’t get the leatherette package. I️ have a F30 340i and the leather feels nice

[@asianskywalker]

nope. leather like on all 520D SEs

[@calise1628]

asianskywalker then buy a Lexus gaybo

[@asianskywalker]

Jesus are you 10?

[@Bootchair]

asianskywalker most likely he’s some instagram fuck boy with a 90’s bmw.

[@clarencerichman3773]

Yeah i'm fifth to comment

[@sukhrajjhawar6644]

Its m5 50i lol

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

Why do they make their engines sound so fake grrrr

[@terryparfitt5661]

Review lol

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Looks like a 5 series from 1995.

[@TKPorsche]

Car seems so dated compared to new E-class. Only redeeming feature is that V8, not enough for me.

[@Liplip40]

The Merc has more gimmicks and now seems more dated. The N63 is a velvet hammer (fake pumped in sound not withstanding )

[@hassantalib3426]

It was more than enough for me thats why i bought one

[@jimsss222]

engine sounds very artificial, horrible!!

[@EldePHX]

Same old ass interior

[@kakiharatempura7219]

BMW has lost its way . Yawn.

[@shiny0773]

Kakihara Tempura how so?

[@kakiharatempura7219]

I just think BMW used to be more raw and exciting. They have become a little more conservative in design(albeit boring), driving dynamics are less engaging and the interior seems to have become an after thought. If I were spending this kind of money I would much rather plunk down my $$$ on an S Class. My comment was my opinion and as subjective as any other car enthusiast here or elsewhere. The battle will forever rage between BMW/Audi/Mercedes people and that is the best part about this .All of this back and forth at the end of the day is simply subjective fodder. When it comes to you and your money you spend it as you see fit and I'll do the same. Peace

[@shiny0773]

Kakihara Tempura honestly that was such a well put and thoughtful comment that im not even gonna state my opinions for the fact that you are 100% entitled to yours and thier is 0 reason for me to give my opinion toward you just to respond and to be heard.Have a good day.And yes you should spend your money exactly as you please.

[@Jwdude123]

You just Can’t afford it.

[@Toyota4Life]

The exterior looks lame to me just more of the same.