BMW M550i

2023 will bring to market one of BMW’s most important models – the 5 Series G60. Once considered the backbone of the entire BMW lineup, the new 5 Series will change its typical engine lineup….

BMW claims the 2021 M550i xDrive does 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, but when Car and Driver tested it several months ago, the sports sedan was much slower. The sprint took a disappointingly…

We’ve previously seen the German trifecta on the drag strip and the results have almost always favored either the BMW M5 Competition or the Mercedes-AMG E63 S. However, the Audi RS6 Avant is not a…

The rise of the M Performance models in the BMW range sure does give customers a bit of a headache. That’s because in the past, if you wanted a fast car you had one choice…

Ever wondered how much of a difference tuning makes on otherwise identical cars? We’ve seen all sorts of tuners out there offering immense levels of power and they always come with incredible claims. But how…

I recently had the chance to drive the new BMW M550i, post facelift, and came away not only impressed but with a real appreciation for what it is and its place in the BMW lineup….

When BMW debuted its line of M Performance cars, it was mocked by journalists and critics for cementing the common critique that BMW’s “M” was starting to stand for “Marketing” rather than “Motorsport”. Those M…

In our latest episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast, and the very first episode of 2021, Horatiu joins me as we talk about some of the more interesting topics surrounding BMW today, as well as our…

As long as there are M Performance cars, there will be a debate about whether or not they’re better alternatives than their true M Division siblings. BMW’s less expensive, less powerful and less sporty M…

When it comes to fast, high-performance sedans that can also be driven daily, it’s hard to beat this current generation of BMW M5. However, the M5 can be a bit too hard-edged for a lot…