2021 BMW M5 Competition review - why it has one huge flaw

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The BMW M5 Competition is all about big numbers. With 625hp and a six-figure price tag it's proof that super saloons are getting super silly. But all is not well with the latest M5 Comp, and I'll take you for a drive and a walkaround to show you why.

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  • @faisalleeds
    @faisalleeds3 жыл бұрын

    This is still the best German super saloon car. Good to see BMW back on form. Although their marketing kids are terrible!

  • @TeoM
    @TeoM3 жыл бұрын

    No flaws, pure joy period.

  • @mikerayner5938
    @mikerayner59383 жыл бұрын

    Always love your real world reviews Timothy. 👍

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @ibrahimalija1697
    @ibrahimalija169720 күн бұрын

    Wow,great video 👍🏻👍🏻 I want to buy 2023 M5com but a need to now does all M5 comp from 2021to2024 have opf or????

  • @MrSanjeevsan
    @MrSanjeevsan3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim, awesome review. The part where you made that funny face after saying that the back monitors could be used to turn the traction control off? Pure gold. That's what made me subscribe. Lol. Keep up the awesome work. I also liked your E39 M5 review. Can you do an E39 530i review please? The 530i had a better feeling steering because its a traditional rack and pinion setup whereas the V8 540i and M5 had recirculating ball, which is why u felt the dull steering. Would love to know what u think of the 530i with the better steering but about half the power of the M5. Cheers!

  • @mccartja
    @mccartja Жыл бұрын

    Great review. Do you know what the colour is as it looks amazing?

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been 2 years but I *think* It's Motegi red. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @kbmarines9989
    @kbmarines99892 жыл бұрын

    question tim? nice content btw but if you had a choice would you purchase the standard M5 or the Competition version and what about the Audi RS7s? In the market for a new ride and trying to decide.

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've not driven the standard M5, but by all accounts it's a bit comfier than the Comp. Not driven the RS7 but the RS6 doesn't do it for me really - it actually didn't feel as fast or dramatic as the previous generaion car. So I'd save a load of money and get the M5 non-comp, they're pretty affordable atm!

  • @kbmarines9989

    @kbmarines9989

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TimRodieDrivesStuff appreciate your response Tim and that’s exactly what I was thinking about doing.. love the M5s and will definitely be choosing the basic one over the competition!! Have a great weekend ahead

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo18233 жыл бұрын

    So it's limits are way to high? Maybe lobby BMW to do a M5- with 195/50/16 tires. Enjoyed this, thanks!

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be cool! Or dangerous

  • @DontPanicDear
    @DontPanicDear3 жыл бұрын

    My Dad took me for a ride in an E28 M5 in 1986. My young mind was blown 🤯 I’ve not been in ANY since and have always wondered ‘what if’ I’ve always lacked the gumption to buy one with my own money 🧐

  • @ghettomist1575

    @ghettomist1575

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it man, life’s too short. Also it’ll probably be worth more when you decide to sell it.

  • @robhore4090
    @robhore40903 жыл бұрын

    M5 vs RS6 vs E63 - if it was YOUR money which would it be? Was always a big M5 fan but compared to the Audi and Merc it just doesn't "look" as good - and I HATE the "sticky-up" screens!!

  • @PepsiCubes
    @PepsiCubes2 жыл бұрын

    5:57 its a WHAT perfectly good interior?

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme3 жыл бұрын

    At 5:25 you said Harman Kardon sound system, then showed us an infinitely superior Bower & Wilkins system no wonder its "bloody Brilliant" that cracked me up with laughter...

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think I pointed that mistake out!

  • @auchen888dolly8
    @auchen888dolly8 Жыл бұрын

    Been lucky enough to test drive an early 21 plate and a 22 plate competition and difference in comfort was significant also with fully optioned seats was able to adjust head piece

  • @josephjoestar995

    @josephjoestar995

    11 ай бұрын

    What kind of MPG do you get for town driving? Also how much do you pay monthly for insurance? I can finally afford one of these but want to make sure I’m aware of the running costs!

  • @auchen888dolly8

    @auchen888dolly8

    11 ай бұрын

    @@josephjoestar995 in town is pretty rubbish around 16 -18 miles I have had 32 mpg on a motorway using cruise control but have not had for long enroulé for any meaningful time insurance is high around 2,600 for the year and that is think is because of fleet deal will be more expensive outside of that as an individual I am sure ☑️

  • @medogabr9952

    @medogabr9952

    11 ай бұрын

    You drove both the base and comp and prefer base comfort wise? I have base 2018 and thinking of upgrading i like the comfort in the base but i heard they made the comfort better for comp 2021+ because of the m8 dampers

  • @auchen888dolly8

    @auchen888dolly8

    11 ай бұрын

    @@medogabr9952 you are correct. Auto journalists are sometimes biased best to look at Joe Achilles’s rendition for the M5 he also explains the headrest moves

  • @michaeleaton5053
    @michaeleaton50533 жыл бұрын

    Nice car, but the CS is nicer so I want that. Now, why did you reference a plane taxiing? No one can remember what that’s like! Anyway, let’s get to the real question - what should the treble and bass be set to?! I start with 20% up on both and work from there. I’d like to know what kind of mad person goes to max on both!?

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I usually end up putting the bass up a bit, but that's about it! I only listen to the shipping forecast anyway

  • @ignacyk4585
    @ignacyk45853 жыл бұрын

    they arent head rests and they do move up and down

  • @charlottehutchinson3725
    @charlottehutchinson37253 жыл бұрын

    What is the one big flaw ?. Also, the firm suspension, is in the title of the car, Competition. The headrest does go up and down too.

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I get that it's the Competition so will be more track focussed, but it's possible to have a broad range of damping that can go from firm to soft. The M5 Comp doesn't go soft enough, and that's a big flaw for a car that should be a continent crusher with the family onboard!

  • @charlottehutchinson3725

    @charlottehutchinson3725

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TimRodieDrivesStuff I think it comes down to your definition of stiff. Have a try of the pre LCI M5 Comp, and you will think its bone jarring. I drove the LCI last week, to see how the new new car drives, and i thought comfort was spot on, compared to the previous car. When you start to push on, and use sport suspension, the car starts to really flow, and work as designed. Sport + is just useless really, unless on a bowling green. You can have firm suspension, but it needs to be compliant too, to absorb the bumps, and not be knocked off line . The LCI M5 Competition does this to great effect imho.

  • @imhsn

    @imhsn

    3 жыл бұрын

    The headrests are electrically adjustable.

  • @Ronburgundy75

    @Ronburgundy75

    Жыл бұрын

    Cross a continent and it is comfortable. Drive it in the UK only and it isn’t as comfortable.

  • @TheOfficialWoof
    @TheOfficialWoof3 жыл бұрын

    Quality review

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks woofster

  • @Ronburgundy75
    @Ronburgundy75 Жыл бұрын

    What car do you drive Tim?

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Skoda Superb

  • @Gdank72
    @Gdank723 жыл бұрын

    Gone are the days where an M5 cost £60k. Never liked BMW's... But if people will pay that price, then a company will sell it at that price.

  • @JohnGuidetti751

    @JohnGuidetti751

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John S Nobody pays list price for M cars or RS audi. There is always manufactures finance contributions bmw offering about 25k off before your deposit.

  • @intelligentcarreviews8592

    @intelligentcarreviews8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're worth every penny, beat a lambo then get groceries with way more luxury!!!! Why fucking complain!!! Best car in the world!!!

  • @GameOverMan76
    @GameOverMan763 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie, I'd have had brown trousers with them squirms lol.

  • @ericmutnan6358
    @ericmutnan63584 ай бұрын

    This is the best super sedan on the market and its not even close. I couldnt afford it though so I have the poor mans super sedan, an LT4 CTS-V.

  • @albertlira7443
    @albertlira74433 жыл бұрын

    Will Tim be a prime minister, a king, or emperor?

  • @CarlosCostaX
    @CarlosCostaX Жыл бұрын

    The flaw is that it's not priced like a Dacia Sandero.

  • @mrmarrow8918
    @mrmarrow89183 жыл бұрын

    Depreciation, is what you get for £120k ! Nice review BTW.

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely huge depreciation! I've just done some googling and you can buy a brand-new M5 Competition for £80k. A £22500 saving. That's going to murder residuals!

  • @ertugrulbae46

    @ertugrulbae46

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tbf it's the same for Audi and Mercedes too

  • @intelligentcarreviews8592

    @intelligentcarreviews8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every fucking car depreciate!!!!

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ertugrulbae46 Absolutely. Any car in this class will take a hammering

  • @jeffreymorris6930

    @jeffreymorris6930

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TimRodieDrivesStuff yeah good luck finding a new one in the USA for anything under sticker. Even a low mileage 2021 is close to sticker. Every person citing this immediate catastrophic depreciation simply hasn't done his homework.

  • @danielwilson1105
    @danielwilson11053 жыл бұрын

    The fact kids can control the traction settings is stupid. Just got an f10 myself. I feel like the new car is a different thing entirely.

  • @danielwilson1105

    @danielwilson1105

    3 жыл бұрын

    Last car was a VW lupo. So you saying that comfort mode isn't comfortable went completely over my head.

  • @danielwilson1105

    @danielwilson1105

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watched it all the way through. Funny you mention covid at the end there... got it 15months ago. Pretty much disabled now as a result. Vasculitis everywhere and organ damage too. Previously healthy 29yo male. Bought the beamer because life's evidently short and the unexpected can occur. Be safe. The covid is v dangerous and probably a lot more complicated and nasty than u realise.

  • @streetcat666
    @streetcat6663 жыл бұрын

    The head rests do move up and down chap

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think I worked it out after filming… it just wasn't obvious enough

  • @markscars1069
    @markscars10692 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had two M5s in the past, but the latest one for me is a little too much. Prefer the M550i. 95% of the capability without the attitude.

  • @fremue9312
    @fremue93123 жыл бұрын

    The m550i is probably the better option, because it’s cheaper and more suitable for everyday use because it’s more comfortable. And it’s still pretty much as fast as the real M5.

  • @bradulovic82

    @bradulovic82

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, M550i is an overlooked gem. Only better option for everyday family car is the Alpina B5, just because you can get it in Touring if you like that version more.

  • @fremue9312

    @fremue9312

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bradulovic82 I really liked the M550d Touring because it was diesel but I think they discontinued it...

  • @bradulovic82

    @bradulovic82

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fremue9312 Well, if you want fast diesel touring, this is always Alpina's D5S. :) I think this LCI model of D5S makes over 400 hp, that is more than enough for everyday use.

  • @ertugrulbae46

    @ertugrulbae46

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's nowhere near as fast tbh. Also these cars aren't meant to be a limo. It's meant to be supercar-like. Sportscar-like.

  • @intelligentcarreviews8592

    @intelligentcarreviews8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not as fast man don't listen to that loser who rents his BMWs @joe achilles

  • @roedevilla
    @roedevilla3 жыл бұрын

    Please get better microphones. Please please please.

  • @janpruijser8649

    @janpruijser8649

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think it’s the actual microphone. Might be an issue with connectivity or levels?

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's a dodgy connection somewhere in my old Sennheiser G3s. Just replaced them, so hopefully the sound will be good from now on…

  • @mugdays
    @mugdays3 жыл бұрын

    120 grand for an M5??? That's a bit dear innit

  • @janpruijser8649
    @janpruijser86493 жыл бұрын

    Taycan surely is a much better choice. Also that headrest screams whiplash.

  • @christmasisawesome9348

    @christmasisawesome9348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope They aren't in the same class. Ever sat in the rear seat? Ever seen its trunk space? The Torque maybe incredibly fun but it can't beat the pleasure from the Noise, Vibration of the V8. Taycan is better compared with the model s

  • @wErikwSusan
    @wErikwSusan2 жыл бұрын

    tou are not a good driver

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    @TimRodieDrivesStuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    better than you at spelling though

  • @TheM5Dog

    @TheM5Dog

    2 жыл бұрын

    BallerGaming24, what is your experience? Xbox doesn't count. You uncultured mouldy tomato.

  • @aboileau3

    @aboileau3

    Жыл бұрын

    Is there a reason people complain about an m5 COMPETITION not being comfortable. 🤔🤔

  • @wErikwSusan

    @wErikwSusan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TimRodieDrivesStuff never went to school was busy driving m cars since 16 y o

  • @AkramJamlAlLailJ87
    @AkramJamlAlLailJ87Ай бұрын

    The head rest doesn’t move up? Well they do. And your review is boring and useless

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    Ай бұрын

    So is your life?

  • @AkramJamlAlLailJ87

    @AkramJamlAlLailJ87

    Ай бұрын

    @@timrodierides is that a question directed for him or yourself?

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    Ай бұрын

    @@AkramJamlAlLailJ87 At you, numpty

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