M5 competition vs M850i

POBA · 06-17-2018, 08:21 PM

Hello, I am torn between the M5 competition Vs M850i. I am going to lease and planning to order one. I appreciate your thoughts and input in advance! Cheers....

Carmelle · 06-17-2018, 08:29 PM

personally would rather wait for an m8 comp package...which given how bmw seems to be staggering releases out is probably 2 years out? just enough time to lease an M5 before i get bored of it

M4LAKA · 06-17-2018, 08:46 PM

Getting my M5 comp sept/oct. trade in for m8 gran coupe once it comes out, and the 992 turbo s should be out by then too!

DallasLife345M · 06-17-2018, 08:48 PM

I think you're comparing apples to oranges as far as performance..but I assume you're comparing the two based off of the price point. For me the M5 Competition is the clear choice.. I think the M850i looks a little cooler (even though I think the rear end is too busy and slightly ugly) and is newer so there is more hype about it right now. But think about the day to day driving and which one will be more fun and bring a smile to your face.

Green///Hell · 06-17-2018, 09:46 PM

Only thing tripping me out is when BMW has brand brand new cars out and they outdate dumb things like the iDrive. Like wth BMW

uniqueMR · 06-18-2018, 12:38 AM

I will wait for M8, rather than M850i.
Go with M5 and trade in for M8 when it comes out..

Ex_Stig · 06-18-2018, 10:36 AM

My guess is that the M8 will have a base MSRP over $150k.

neohh · 06-18-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

My guess is that the M8 will have a base MSRP over $150k.

Yes, I think it will be over $150k considering M850 is about the same price as M5. At that price range there are many options.

RadaS · 06-16-2019, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by POBA

Hello, I am torn between the M5 competition Vs M850i. I am going to lease and planning to order one. I appreciate your thoughts and input in advance! Cheers....

I have now driven the M5, M5 Competition, and the M850i within the span of 8 days and honestly they are all awesome options! The M5 has loads of power, amenities/luxuries, and 4 doors. The M5 Comp bests the M5 in the suspension arena and is noticeably more poised at high speeds, as you'd expect from the Competition model. The Comp model had the M Performance titanium exhaust and it sounded epic! I am currently driving the M850i and I am pleasantly happy and surprised as well! It's fast, responsive, handles very well, and just looks so sexy! The one I'm driving has the carbon fibre exterior accessories and Carbon Fibre roof as well. The exhaust note from the stock system is awesome too!
The M5 power is more brutal then the M850i and suspension is stiffer. The M850i is much more smooth and far more refined then the M5.
Ask yourself, what are you after, brutal performance or powerful comfort?
I hope that helps!

dappercivility · 06-16-2019, 08:16 AM

M5 Comp FTW! If you are looking at the 8 series, then the M8 Comp.

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Carmelle Private First Class 32 Rep 112 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	personally would rather wait for an m8 comp package...which given how bmw seems to be staggering releases out is probably 2 years out? just enough time to lease an M5 before i get bored of it __________________ .
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M4LAKA Lieutenant 114 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Getting my M5 comp sept/oct. trade in for m8 gran coupe once it comes out, and the 992 turbo s should be out by then too! __________________ Currently: 2022 M4 Comp xDrive 2022 M5 Comp Past: 2019 M5 Comp 2015 M4
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DallasLife345M Captain 595 Rep 824 Posts Drives: Uber Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: None iTrader: (0)	I think you're comparing apples to oranges as far as performance..but I assume you're comparing the two based off of the price point. For me the M5 Competition is the clear choice.. I think the M850i looks a little cooler (even though I think the rear end is too busy and slightly ugly) and is newer so there is more hype about it right now. But think about the day to day driving and which one will be more fun and bring a smile to your face.
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Only thing tripping me out is when BMW has brand brand new cars out and they outdate dumb things like the iDrive. Like wth BMW
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uniqueMR Colonel 1883 Rep 2,924 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I will wait for M8, rather than M850i. Go with M5 and trade in for M8 when it comes out.. __________________ Currently: '22 Ferrari F8 \| '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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dappercivility First Lieutenant 204 Rep 386 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	M5 Comp FTW! If you are looking at the 8 series, then the M8 Comp. __________________ Born in M Town
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