The 2024 BMW X5 M Competition is not for everyone.

MotoMan drives the heavily updated for 2024 ‪@BMW‬ X5 M Competition. It may look a bit different in places and still has a similar output from its 4.4 Twin Turbo V8, however the ‪@BMWM‬ X5 M is a hybrid, but not in the traditional sense. There is an electric motor that adds 147 pounds of torque and along with other suspension & structural changes, MotoMan learns the ‪@BMWUSA‬ X5 M Competition for 2024 is a vastly more raw & capable performance car - even though it does not look like one.
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[@Kelveron]

I think the X5 looks fantastic in that color. Also, it's amazing how they can get a vehicle this heavy to handle and corner like that!

[@MoosePolo]

It looks so good I almost might get this over a cayenne turbo

[@The099az]

Hi BMW salesperson here! There won’t be a non comp version of the X5M. Most of our customers bought the Comp for style, “more horsepower” and bragging rights. There will be very few people who will want a more dialed down version and very few people who will actually put this car to the limits. If you want a more dialed down version you can have the X5 M60i.

[@tinhinnh]

why not get rid of the comp name and put the upgrades in the reg M

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

Very good point and I concur. 👌🏾

[@tinhinnh]

@@kenny.gabriel.2we know why they’re doing this, to make more $$ 😊

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

@tinhinnh Absolutely! I agree. However, that's the whole point of a for profit business. I can't knock that at all.

[@IceDree]

Kudos to BMW for bringing greens back. Excellent work like always, M.

[@KealeyOnCars]

I just drove the 2024 X6 M Competition for BMWBLOG for a weeklong road trip! From LA to Zion, to Park City Utah & back, I averaged 22mpg. For what the car is capable of, without even trying to hyper mile, that’s not bad. Moves like a bat out of hell too! Awesome review.

[@lakidis6569]

could you pls confirm the average consumption? 22mpg ?? What was your speed ? I'm about to order the m60i ..

[@KealeyOnCars]

@@lakidis6569 overall, probably about 80+ mph. I wasn’t really trying to hyper mile.

[@992seefouress]

@@stevenstrain283 to each his own! I love the way the 2024 X6M looks!

[@waynedavies8130]

This guy is a brilliant presenter!

[@igorpetrasovic203]

Very possible, the best!

[@TheKingkingg]

He is but refuses to do Honda/Acura products which also shows lack of appreciation of brilliance

[@sammyhaidi6807]

@@TheKingkingg junk cars

[@DavidRamseyIII]

He’s one of the greats of all time. Love him

[@emekaiheanacho274]

​@@igorpetrasovic203He deserves more notoriety

[@mikek545]

I paid $143K for mine. Worth every penny.

[@orbea4]

I see so many more car manufactures making green cars. I know green is not for everyone, but I love it! Nice X5!

[@MotoManTV]

Not just cars . . . Watches as well.

[@keiththedford1379]

That thing is absolutely gorgeous. The color is beautiful. I’m not a BMW guy but…I want that in the same spec.

[@presavw]

Honestly, the X5M (pre-refresh) rides quite well by M standards. The thing people complain about is ride in M cars but my answer is that they are M cars. I had a RS6 that had a great ride, probably one of the best, but didn't feel hugely different than a base A6 which is why I sold it. Personally I prefer the ride difference between M cars and those BMWs that are not M. The great things is that cars and life are about the subjectives of preference, taste and choice

[@MotoManTV]

Spot on.

[@The_Stanman]

Good suspensions offer a great ride-handling balance, something BMW and M used to excel at. It's a recent M trend to go overly stiff bc people think stiff = sporty. Frustratingly, BMW knows how to make a good suspension - the M2 and M5 CS models have a more compliant ride than Comps. Some compliance improves handling by maintaining composure and contact patch over rough roads. I agree that Audi RS6 is too soft. But a Cayenne Turbo GT is universally considered to handle and drive better than X5M (reflected in lap times) AND is more comfortable. Fortunately BMW does seem to be backing off the trend some - the M5 and X3M both got softer setups as part of their LCIs.

[@The_Stanman]

@@stevenstrain283 BMW has stated they intentionally remove steering feel even from M cars bc apparently that's what their research shows customers want.

[@richardsanders3750]

Porsche has something to say about that...with fantastic ride & excellent handling...

[@42dunbar]

Yeah, the Macan S has just about the perfect ride/handling balance for a sporty crossover or SUV. I find the ride in even an M340i too stiff for the street and the M2 Competition I drove had the worst ride of any stock street legal car I’ve ever driven. I can’t imagine what an M tuned BMW SUV rides like. The base X5 on steel springs rides so well too so I know BMW is capable of dialing in a suspension right.

[@patrickrk44]

Most underrated channel. I've been following since i bought my 981 GTS, and you mirrored my driving excitement for it. I killed it in the options game, but it's proved worth it 😅

[@MotoManTV]

Great choice . . . And one to keep!

[@macstone9719]

I like the green very much. I have always been a fan of british racing green. This is a little different, but very nice.

[@seiph80]

Regarding the extra $5,000 for that color, yes, it's definitely worth it. I waited seven months for my 5-series via BMW individual, and my malachite green metallic is stunning and the ONLY one!

[@Liplip40]

The removal of all of the buttons (down to the radar cruise distance controls on the wheel!!!)makes the 2023 seem like a great value. The sweet spot is the 2020-2023 M50i. If you need more power, you need something other than an SUV. With adaptive suspension it also rides like a Rolls. Having said that, front end restyle works

[@Lil-Tee1988]

I love everything about this car! ESPECIALLY the color.

[@mattb1370]

Love his reviews. Very thorough.

[@MotoManTV]

Appreciate the feedback, Matt!

[@hadytarabay]

Cool video as always!!

[@MotoManTV]

My pleasure!

[@performingspecs7841]

Personally, I think it looks great! I don’t know if I’d spend the extra money for that color but it is definitely different. While all vehicles have increased in cost lately, you still get more for your money with BMW compared to other high end manufacturers. Great video as always.👍

[@AustinF516]

This spec is gorgeous! I will be sure to look out for this exact car in 4 years when i can grab it for 65K lol

[@davemolitierno4195]

He keeps mentioning a basic M. BMW did away with the basic M for the M60. The M60 has the exact same engine detuned. It’s more luxury mixed with power where the M comp is that rawness he explained in the video. The price difference also is reflected where it’s 30-40k less built out. He did a great review, but it’s clear he didn’t study the new lineup to understand that.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Great video again and I love that color combo! Rumor has it that BMW will soon drop the competition non- competition trims

[@thespecter396]

MotoMan is simply the best!

[@BobsGT235]

BMW already dropped the non competition X5M. It's not coming back. Also ventilated rear seating is not available. Door panels do not include the M color stitching. M Compound brakes are standard on all full "M" vehicles. The extra charge is for the calipers in either black or red. Blue is standard. I've driven the 2024 X5M and could not tell the difference against the pre LCI X5M. Maybe, just maybe a tiny bit more torque noticed in the part throttle low speed range. But as always, a nice review anyway.

[@alucarus6]

My top dream car right now. Love that color too.

[@tpolerex7282]

The color reminds me of a 1980’s Mercedes green. Always great to see ANY color other than the ubiquitous non-colors on 85% of new cars: white, black, silver and grey.

[@tommy516]

Don't have the top of the line vehicles but I have both a 23 Cayenne e-hybrid and a 24 x5 hybrid and...the BMW is better but you sit way up higher.

[@weirdshibainu]

Couldn't live with stiff ride and this is a lease only vehicle.

[@mikemaslanka3786]

It amazes me how exterior colors can look so bad in a video (like this one) and look so good to the human eye. I trust you and your eyes for being there and calling that exquisite however my friend, I would have to see it with my own eyes before I’d pay $20 for that color let alone over $5 grand! That interior looks very, very nice..

[@wicked_smaaht]

I doubt there will be a non-competition version.

[@The_Stanman]

Correct. They're getting rid of base M and M Comp is the new entry level M, which makes zero sense. So M Comp, CS, CSL, Label Red, and apparently Label Black coming. All part of their commitment to diluting the M brand and heritage.

[@jeffs6090]

2 questions I have yet to have answered. Why are you not able to get the phev with the Bowers & Wilkens stereo? Why can't the X6 come with the phev set up? It's shape is more conducive for the EV aspect of it.

[@ZKhweziN]

I wish you guys would also put metric data alongside the imperial units. You don't only have viewers in the USA. kw, nm and kg's would be appreciated.

[@javim2589]

Not the most pro-SUV guy in the world here but this looks like like a real machine indeed. Nowadays with electrification we get more and more power and that can only be a good thing but only if is well engineered. Having had the experience with some hybrid & phev cars, if is not well blended together can be quite a turn off for somebody like me. Still, BMW is almost at the top of the game in my opinion when it comes to engineering at this moment. And all of this takes me to an interesting thought.... i need a GT3. Go wonder.

[@MotoManTV]

If it helps you . . . I am not a pro SUV guy as well.

[@bizzybezz]

This is quality car reviewing

[@simonwolfe529]

great review - this guy is cool and on point.....

[@JRB41]

Honestly I’d take this over the new Cayenne. Cheaper, and better looking. The Cayenne from the front looks like a fish! I’d want this and a 911 Turbo S..

[@AntonioPerez-lx4dh]

Compre el 3.0 diésel X5 nuevo modelo que opinan del motor gracias

[@gouldnj]

I understand it doesn’t have the huge screens, but in terms of price vs performance, if you are at BMW dealership I can’t understand why you would buy this over an X3M Comp at $40k cheaper. (V8 noises?) I’ve got a Boxster Spyder for canyon runs, but my X3M definitely satisfies as a daily.

[@topcarspecs]

Great review

[@En1337Rich]

These things are 160k up here in Canada..... as an X5M owner, I'd never buy this thing at these prices.

[@robi7808]

not a bad car but out of reach for many. Any chance for a review on more practical X5 50e?

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

I was going to say $173K so still a bargain?

[@BiGJ30713]

Sir keep it up 👍🏾. 😊. A very diehard X5.

[@laplanetsquad8935]

X5M with BMW S58 best of both worlds

[@HELKUSH]

You should stop filming from the back showing the twisty road, makes some of us dizzy watching it.

[@2bunphettered788]

For $140k, I'd like a factory PPF option. 🥦👌🏾

[@02DCorona]

Great video. There is a non comp. The x5 M60

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

very good sport suv limited edition.

[@PeaceIsBetter]

Dodge Dart color from 69? You are correct Sir!!! That made me laugh. Had many good times in my girlfriend's dads Dart back in the day.

[@MotoManTV]

HA!

[@taylorj959a]

love that color

[@midengineZ06]

This X5 looks way better than the XM/iX/X7/i7/7

[@michaelclementi727]

always a great review , my question is and I'm in the market now and had BMW's in the past. Due I get this X5m competition and I do not like the dash or get an Audi RSQ 8 which is around the same money. maybe you can review a new Audi RSQ 8 soon. Thank you again for a great review

[@MotoManTV]

Easy answer on this one . . . Do this or a Cayenne.

[@s.c.1972]

I drove and cross shopped last gen X5M comp vs Porsche and chose the Porsche Cayenne GTS instead - handling dynamics of the X5M were truck-like by comparison. You think this gen X5M can hold a candle to a new Cayenne ?

[@MotoManTV]

Yes. But not in the way you think. Raw performance, yes. However, arrives there with more impact on the ride quality and driving dynamics.

[@teriok6783]

I do not think the rear seats are cooled and not available as an option.

[@onandilewis3290]

Can’t they develop a new dash design now, they been like that for a while now

[@LorenzoBrown-r8i]

The X5M is a good car, except for the brakes! I’m surprised that no one ever talk about the irritating brake squeal that occurs on these cars. At this price point you would think BMW would be able to make brakes that don’t constantly squeal .

[@MotoManTV]

Can't say I have experienced a brake squeal in any of the M Cars (or serial production BMWs for that matter) and I have driven them all. In fact, I have gone on record as saying that the BMW M Compound Brake is one of the best non carbon ceramic options out there.

[@shawnconnolly6572]

Why no $7,500 tax credit for electric motor?

[@evdombrowski1]

The new BMW iPad dash looks terrible.. and cheap

[@TheKingkingg]

Too much going on in exterior design and like kia/ Hyundai will get outdated in few years

[@AndyHongFJ]

Holy shit this color. ❤🎉

[@gregs8685]

Seems like such an impressive vehicle but I am not sure it’s practical with the rock hard ride. I’d like to say the M50i version is the sweet spot, but after owning one, it is WAY too focused on ride quality, as the handling is just a sloppy mess, even with Dynamic Handling Package.

[@MrRaitzi]

What is your favorite plug-in SUV now?

[@BrooklynBound4]

Isn’t a shame the workers that build these most likely can’t afford to buy them new or used? Something is extremely wrong with this!

[@WendyArroyo-q7r]

Me gusta bmw para Abuela Lotti

[@creditplug]

the X5 is a glorified soccer mom SUV

[@TheLastRide88]

Gorgeous car! But that price is brutal…

[@BiGJ30713]

The options on this X. You can transfer it to the 3.0 for a lesser price. Start with the X5 with the spot package 😊. Am just dreaming here. Ideas 🎉.

[@777triathlete]

There won’t be a non-competition X5 M. The only thing close is the M60i, which is what I bought and LOVE. It has the very same engine this one has - just detuned.

[@lakidis6569]

Hi, I'm about the order the same car. Could you pls talk about fuel consumption. Sometimes I hear some horrors .. :)

[@johnniesherman4050]

I have a X5 M60i for about a month now. Took it on a road trip and was able to 28mpg in the eco pro setting

[@guniseran]

New cars are becoming a dream of middle class now:(

[@gorgemetz8062]

Why don't you do your own 0-60? Not one of your best reviews.

[@gordannovakovic]

The Audi Q8 competes with the BMW X6, so it's not much of a comparison. I've driven a friend's Q8 so it's definitely a more comfortable Audi. Also the Q8RS should be more suitable for comparison. The BMW X5M competition is a sharper and harder tuned vehicle, where driving characteristics and practicality definitely dominate. Personally, I would prefer the BMW X5M, or even better the BMW X5 M60i. Where a significant amount of money can be saved.

[@Rocket9944]

Audi was a joke for years....

[@ajprudence6235]

Got my X5 M60i for three months now and still love it. Comfortable on long trips and decent gas mileage.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

BMW used to make really great looking cars. So did Audi and Mercedes. Now they look like this. They used to make great driving cars and now they make this. They were always expensive and made you feel like they were worth it. And now they make this. I would rather buy 5 good looking, great driving used BMW, Merc and Audi cars and even SUVs than buy one of these with enough change for maintenance.

[@DR-zk2do]

I’ll take the white Taycan at 14:17

[@martintokinaga5261]

I am seeing the Germans have to put everything into their top spec car. While they hope they could capture the huge market in the east 20 years ago, they are now importing a lot of EVs from them. And the German manufacturers are really worried and have to investigate how these EV are so cheap from the east. They basically taught them to make better cars.

[@adammarkowitz7944]

It is so big.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

We ended up with the gle amg63s suv. My wife thinks the BMW grills look like lips...:) Also she likes the most comfortable ride while I like power so the Merc was the best compromise. This still looks like an awesome car though.

[@The_Stanman]

Unfortunately there will not be a non-Comp - BMW is killing off base M cars. M Comp is the new entry tier. Which makes the whole "Competition" a pointless exercise and weakens the M brand heritage IMO.

[@stms4411]

I’m sure this is a hoot - but it’s a dumb vehicle. I would prefer a comfortable family/stuff hauler for far less money and get a sports car if I wanted to drive enthusiastically.

[@EvanCastillo-gs7lj]

Nah no the box 📦 get the x6 comp

[@petejr7583]

Such a joke with this “hot hatch” motor. Only positive thing I can say is, it’s not a sorry squealing EV. Performance sound matters in a performance car! I had a CLK55 years ago - had only 370 HP, but that V8 made the car, the experience, especially with the top open. It wasn’t as fast as this SL, but it sure felt like it - regardless, it was awesome at 30 MPH. Oh, and it had great 6 piston front and 4 piston rear Brembo’s that stopped it on a dime!😉 I wouldn’t touch this at $60K, which is about the price of the econo hot hatch CLA45 with this little growler motor under the hood.🍺

[@Virtualmassslave]

it is much more agreeable in this green

[@偉裕茵格蘭]

介紹的不錯，但是沒有像說明的那麼好，BMW油電車問題太多了，不是好貨，也買過x6M，三個月就卦了，Mpower生產不少瑕疵車在市場

[@billwilliams699]

The front end of modern bmw's is hideous.

[@jlo6388]

My issue is that buyers don’t use their damn turn signals.

[@unvjustintime1]

I like the Audi Q8 line styling better

[@JnnNkc2205]

That tablet style dash is disturbingly ugly.

[@alexkaka7197]

I m proud of being this part of idiots group 😊

[@MotoManTV]

:)

[@chrism8812]

color looks awful. looks like puke green on video but sure it is nice in person.

[@Johnyshmit]

60 years of the performance experience applied.... Durango Hellcat enters the chat at 3.3 seconds 0-60

[@jaysonnadelson2188]

Until BMW makes a durable car. BMW’s are pieces of crap.

[@gogutzy]

Oligarch-mobil. Zero respect.

[@kpmmsupervision1297]

Expect this one to spend 2~3 months at the dealership.

[@garyclark6747]

You need a “hair on fire”🔥wig to cut in at “with that…” Great review. I drive by that plant all the time. It may weigh as much as a house but cost much closer to my second house than my first. 🫢😁 16:30

[@MotoManTV]

Good idea, Gary!

[@garyclark6747]

@@MotoManTV 🫢😁

[@timothyburnside3229]

Great review for a standout car that if you think about it is not overpriced when you compare it and look at what you get! Porshe Boxster S loaded is $90,000 and a Vette is 100.000 and you see them all day long! Quality, performance and exclusivity equals value and I bet the resale value will hold up very well!

[@stevechin1866]

Another great review. Probably the most handsome SUV out there. I do see shades of the XM but not anywhere as awful looking. I love the green I think it is fantastic. On another note will you be reviewing the X6. M6.0 or the X5 5.0e.

[@MotoManTV]

Eventually will get to those . . .

[@D8099.]

FKKKK!!!!! Appealing to a broader group of people. PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS. KEEP THIS EXACTLY AS IS. This is the best car I’ve ever driven in my life and I’m spoiled I’ve had them all. If someone doesn’t “GET” or understand this car. THEN THEY DONT BELONG WITH BMW. Send the idiots down the road to mercedes or porche. FYI there’s a reason Tom Cruise chose BMW for the last Mission Impossible. There’s also a clip on KZbin floating around showing his disappointment when visiting a Mercedes race track. He looked like he was slowly painfully dyeing inside.

[@willblack2306]

This car looks marvelous in this urban green and the black panels. Absolutely brilliant vehicle. Great video yet again b@Motomantv.

[@MotoManTV]

My pleasure!

[@fantomtuba]

Here for the Options Game.

[@Hurricanemarty]

I prefer either pure ice or pure electric. Why? lighter and sportier

[@Hurricanemarty]

@@stevenstrain283 yes, I also like the pure plays for their simplicity and reliability(BMW adjusted)

[@SinclairJD]

Motoman so eloquently gives us the scoop on the best cars

[@phillyphil1513]

1:08 - ANDRE...!!!

[@YYZ-SRQ]

$5000 for a clear coat option of what the Canadian Army paints their trucks, no thank you, also you are going to forever explain to everyone for the length of the lease why you chose that colour. The only greens that are somewhat worthy are BRG or Grabber Green, to me green is slightly better than brown.

[@thewolf61691]

They aren't doing non comps anymore, but bmw is the best.