-
Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
discussion X5 M50i
- Thread starter 70007
- Start date
It's really not that bad on the open road. I had a trip to Mossel Bay a few weeks ago (around 400km one-way). On the way there I got just over 12 and on the way back just below 12. The road was very busy though, only now and again that I had the opportunity to stretch its legs, but on the other hand did a lot of foot down overtakes (because it's addictive
). That 22.6 figure was my last tank that was basically the whole tank just on short trips, zero open roads. So ja, it's very thirsty in town traffic. I'm now sitting just below 14 with a more mixed bag driving, trip to Paarl over the weekend and to Stellies yesterday and then the normal trips in town. We'll see how it goes with more seat time. I'll be quite happy if it settles around the 14 - 15 average mark over time.Interesting to read that the 850 is worse than the 550, but I think your assumption is correct!
Bugger
///Member
I reckon on the open road the 850 will be not too bad. I did a return trip to Pretoria last week, about 140km's round trip, traffic there was bad because of a bike accident between William Nicol and Rivonia Road, but once out of the snarl it was idling, even at about 140kph. Coming back I was a lot more sedate (cos I wasn't missing a tee off time lol), and I can imagine that on a long trip (this was the longest I've been on with the 850 believe it or not) it would be relatively frugal. I don't think 12'ish is too bad for the X5 considering the size and weight.
I do drive the 850 in a more "spirited" manner 😁, the exhaust note is intoxicating in Sport+.
I do drive the 850 in a more "spirited" manner 😁, the exhaust note is intoxicating in Sport+.
Nastaliq
Well-known member
Others have said it, you buy the guzzler, you have to feed it.
The thing with these cars is that the power is always on tap, thats what youre paying for actually, its always there, and you will learn the point at which, if you depress the accelerator pedal, the car will GIVE you that power.
Having it always there costs money, even if you dont use it.
Think of it like owning a Supercar. The supercar can be driven like a suzuki, but it wants to be driven for what it is. It will rev higher than the Suzuki and it will downshift faster when you floor the brakes (when the fun gets too kak in your pants - vibe).
It is what it is, if you keep looking at the fuel consumption, youre going to be constantly dissapointed.
😅 Ja, my 14 figure I'm currently sitting on is also because of Sport+ from Stellenbosch golf club back to my house, so that didn't help much, I think it was mid 12's before I left the club
Yes, I agree 100%, I'm really not too concerned about fuel consumption, I knew full well what to expect. It's just interesting to me. If consumption was a concern for me I would have gotten an M50d, there were quite a few options available when I was looking, but I wanted to at least once in my life own a V8 and I might as well do it while I still have a company petrol card. 😅
Last edited:
Nastaliq
Well-known member
Bear in mind, the consumption is usually worse initially when you get the car - I call it the Litey period, its when you get a new car and spend all your spare time with it, drive it aggressively to see what its capable of and offer test drives to people so they can shit their pants when you launch it.
After that period has passed, you will usually settle into a more reasonable cadence and fuel consumption will settle down, not all the way down, but it will normalize.
Congrats and enjoy bud I still miss my G30 chassis. I see one daily when dropping kids at school and always pay it some respect as the lines are just magic.
After that period has passed, you will usually settle into a more reasonable cadence and fuel consumption will settle down, not all the way down, but it will normalize.
Congrats and enjoy bud I still miss my G30 chassis. I see one daily when dropping kids at school and always pay it some respect as the lines are just magic.
Bugger
///Member
I'm not too worried by the consumption either these days. I realised that I'd be spending petrol money on something else less enjoyable anyways. Worrying about consumption is like worrying about your wife cheating on you, pointless but it's nagging in the background. Wait, maybe I got my analogies mixed up there.... More like worrying about your wife, um, no, not that... More like worrying about your wife having your credit card... no not that either... Ag it's in there somewhere.
Just enjoy our cars!
Just enjoy our cars!
Nishcat_M140i
///Member
You not even gonna show us a few pics of this beast ?
Some pics of my 2022 X5 M50i. The car had 32k km when I collected it about a month or so ago and I recently extended the Mplan with a year to 2028.
The car is in excellent condition on the outside and only a few minor scratches on the passenger side seat's leather, but I was able to buff this out with some black shoe polish which actually worked rather well. They're obviously still there but you can almost not see. I will do another buff when I get time, but it's not an issue for me anymore since you don't notice it anymore.
The car came with some OEM CF bits and pieces (grill, mirrors, pieces around front number plate holder, front bumper winglets, rear diffuser).
I subsequently removed the CF bumper winglets since I'm not a fan of it. Had it on for a while but it never grew on me. I prefer a less cluttered look.
I had the mirrors wrapped in black since the CF had some marks on that irritated me. I'll probably replace them with black X5M mirrors at one point.
So far loving the car, the ride in this car is very "plush" and I'm quite surprised by it given the 22" wheels. It is really a very nice place to spend some time in. I just need some more open road time with it, which will come in due time.
Last edited:
Nishcat_M140i
///Member
Looks absolutely Beautiful Bud.
Would be keen to hear how it compares to your X3 M40i eventually.
This will honestly be a very difficult to beat when the time comes to replace it. This and the LCI M60i are 90% of the car that the X5M Comp is. I would say its definitely the better car from an everyday driving perspective over the M comp. Any non car enthusiast would think its a normal diesel X5 just by looking at it, until they hear that V8 tone and it disappears once the red lights turn green at the robots. Its truly a wolf in sheep clothing.
This is probably the least troublesome version of the N63 Engine being the last of it. But then again, I'd rather take the risk on the M50i over the M50d.
I might be biased but X5 M5/60i >>>>> Cayenne GTS.
Gloss black bits such as the lip, diffuser, side skirts would definitely finish off the look.
Would be keen to hear how it compares to your X3 M40i eventually.
This will honestly be a very difficult to beat when the time comes to replace it. This and the LCI M60i are 90% of the car that the X5M Comp is. I would say its definitely the better car from an everyday driving perspective over the M comp. Any non car enthusiast would think its a normal diesel X5 just by looking at it, until they hear that V8 tone and it disappears once the red lights turn green at the robots. Its truly a wolf in sheep clothing.
This is probably the least troublesome version of the N63 Engine being the last of it. But then again, I'd rather take the risk on the M50i over the M50d.
I might be biased but X5 M5/60i >>>>> Cayenne GTS.
Gloss black bits such as the lip, diffuser, side skirts would definitely finish off the look.
Bugger
///Member
I think when you getting to the "M Lite" in the V8s they make a lot of sense. Like you say a fair portion of what you get in the Ms. Yeah so you're 100HP down, but torque is the same, and the 390Kw is usable power I find (jeepers remember when a full bore hard core M5 was just 375kw??). Also okes in Golf GTI's tend to leave you alone cos they think it's a diesel or something so you not constantly harassed. Those who know, know. I see a fair few of these M50/M60's on my way to work in the morning (but I DO work in Sandton so that may explain it). Love the look on these X5s and the X6, they're great cars. Very striking in white!
Similar threads
discussion
Thoughts on Suzuki Across
discussion
Road paint