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In search of X5 M50i Dragy times
Looking for some real world 0 to 60, 1/8 & 1/4 mile times for the X5 M50i....any out there?
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02-25-2020, 06:27 AM | #4 |
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At sea level the M50i is going to be in the 3.88 second range 0-60. I broke under 4 seconds last year with my 50i M-Sport at 3.97 seconds 0-60mph (no launch control). I tested at 520ft above sea level. I can do 4.1 seconds all day long just by mashing the gas. My wife (which knows nothing of this) was given a attempt and she got a 4.3 her first time trying.
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Loading the brake up while using the accelerator pedal. You will find many of us got out best times by this. There is a long thread on this from last fall.
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The launch control will give you very consistent launches but have shown not always the fastest. There is a lot going on trying to put the power down.
It would be interesting to test launches in the rain with and without launch control and see if it isn’t faster. Having enough HP is not the issue any more. We already have more than enough for a muscle/luxury SUV. The struggle is putting it down. Light to light racing the X5 will crush most rwd sport/muscle cars. It will absolutely embarrass them. ![]() I expect the new X5M to be a strait out stealth predator to traditional exotic sport cars. |
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Yep - I'll try both ways. I have a draggy. Been waiting until after break in period to do any test runs. Now that has come and gone, I just need to find a nice strip where I can turn her loose w/o fear of being nabbed by a cop.
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Go out with less than 1/4 tank of gas. Anytime I see reports on this forum, my first question is how much gas did you have in the tank. 1/2 or more in the tank then you are carrying too much extra weight. Make sure that gas is high quality. I am a Sunoco Ultra fan. Get those tires inflated rock hard. Monitor the humidity and temp. You are going to blow by 60mph so fast in your car I bet you will be doing 100mph runs. just saying. ![]() |
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These are the C&D test results for the M50i
It's a seriously fast car. I think what's most shocking to me is it's practically as quick as my M340i, which happens to weigh 1,500 lbs less ![]()
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I traded my '16 X5 50i with 77k miles for a 2019 X5 40i build. After the 1st day, there was an issue with drivetrain. BMW and dealership were very proactive and in short time, I had a 2020 X5 40i build (should have just gone into M50 then). I was able to trade that in for a X3M build without getting hurt. In fact, their MSRP's were only different by 150 (79,845 vs 79,995) and my payment on the X3M was 20 less a month. Buy, not lease. I went to X3M because I missed the power and wanted the X3M. I drive a lot and I realized the X3M isn't as comfortable for me on my long drives. No issues with ride, it seems as it had softened. For me it's the sport seats, a bit narrow for me and the car is dying to be driven fast....all the time. It's an amazing suv. So after having the new X5, I know what I am missing in the size and a bit of luxury. Discussed the new X5M with dealership but I think it will be a bigger, meaner and angry suv that just wants run and not a the daily driver for me. I was luck to lock in a great trade in January before the rebates on the 2020 X3M increase 2fold and the 2021 go into production. Probably sounds crazy but it is what it is for me. lol |
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I test drove the X3M a couple of times and found the ride to be ok. Not a demerit per se, but certainly not a "pro" in the pro/con analysis. My hangups with the X5 M50i are cost and I already have an X7 so I wonder if it will be too similar.
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If I can give you my opinion...with having a X7 in the stable, I would would look very hard at the M550.
I test drove the M550i a lot, loved it, with right options. Exhaust note in sport plus was best out of those 3. I don't have room for a 3rd car, mine and my daughter's, if I did, I would have a car but I like sitting up higher on the highway...so suv. The rebates on the M550i are significant and the discounts to match. Not sure what the LCI for 2021 will look like. The X3M would be good if you want to hit a track day every now and then. The M550i is a true sleeper. |
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My hangups with the M550i are mostly practical in nature - I do a decent amount of city driving and those 20 inch wheels with rubberbands for tires (I don't like the 19 inch wheels) are going to leave me with multiple blowouts. Also have some concerns about how low the car sits. I used to have an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport that I would bottom out regularly on the inclines and driveways that I encounter and I believe the M550i sits even lower. Finally, I like the looks of the M550i the least (though I think it is ok).
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I have heard of blow outs on the 20's but never meet anyone that actually had one but I would hate to deal with it. I quickly spec'ed out one similar to my M50i build...was only less by 6k. So not that much of a difference. Dynamic handling is a must or at least for me coming out of the X3M. The M550i felt faster to me. If you dont need or desire live cockpit and ID7, the X3M will be on huge discount in March and April. 11% discount and $5500 (if not more) discount for buy. I am going to test the Dragy on an M50i tomorrow as I am attending a BMW'S launch of the new 2 series 4 door. Also, the X5 M50i will have 2 additional interior options starting with April builds. At some point, they will allow M Sport seats like you can order on over seas spec'ed builds. That might be for 2021 MY |
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