[KoenG]

Originally Posted by DB_BMW

Yea, you know the thing is M550i was suppose to be a step up for me for 0-60 game. Because with the Challenger i did 4.1 with warm tires, but i still had so much wheel-spin ( i actually pulled a 3.8s 0 to 60 on the track with the challenger with 12.2 quartermile). I thought going AWD would put me under 4 secs since BMW advertises it as 3.6s. I know i can run a JB4 and get those numbers easy but i was suppose to be there stock and sub 3s with JB4
Plus my friend got an S8 that is pulling 3.6s from a launch and i wanted to be in the same numbers. I'm crossing my fingers that after the break in something will change. I will schedule a service visit to BMW for the 1200.

Don't forget that a challenger is a torque monster and a 100% engine biased experience. No refinement and no control and cheap plastics galore and ergonomics from the eighties, but full grunt all the way every where all day long! I don't believe that a M550i can provide a more dominant engine experience. You'll probably have to check a MB E63s to better this and combine it with the virtues of a real modern and full luxury car.

[Boosted_8]

I think the LCI M550i was putting way too much pressure on the M5, so BMW software hobbled 1st and 2nd gear from a launch! Reflash required...

[Cabbage]

Originally Posted by Boosted_8

I think the LCI M550i was putting way too much pressure on the M5, so BMW software hobbled 1st and 2nd gear from a launch! Reflash required...

But then why did they say the claimed time is 3.6?

[Boosted_8]

I don't work for BMW of North America mate, I can't tell you. Its 3.8 for GB market.

[Cabbage]

Originally Posted by Boosted_8

I don't work for BMW of North America mate, I can't tell you. Its 3.8 for GB market.

3.8 is 0-100.

[PaLaKaT]

X5 M50 does better 0-60 than m550 right now😂

[darioenter]

Almost true.
Based on site zeperfs (it gathers all the data of many europe car reviews) bmw m550xi is 4.3s 0-100 and x5 m50i is 4.4 here is the link:

https://zeperfs.com/en/duel9124-8739.htm

Next link compares m550xi and lci m550xi. The bottom line, lci has 60 hp more and 100 Nm more, and it is till slower 0.1s to 100km.

https://zeperfs.com/en/duel9124-6779.htm

Not cool bmw... not cool

[crypto]

Originally Posted by darioenter

Almost true.
Based on site zeperfs (it gathers all the data of many europe car reviews) bmw m550xi is 4.3s 0-100 and x5 m50i is 4.4 here is the link:

https://zeperfs.com/en/duel9124-8739.htm

Next link compares m550xi and lci m550xi. The bottom line, lci has 60 hp more and 100 Nm more, and it is till slower 0.1s to 100km.

https://zeperfs.com/en/duel9124-6779.htm

Not cool bmw... not cool

But the whole thing is even stranger as this doesn't seem to be as problematic with the 2020 non-LCI but post HP bump. 🤷

[Boosted_8]

Is the launch control procedure the same on all automatic G30's? i.e. Sport plus, gear selector in m/s and one tap on traction?

Answer = Yes

However, I'm a bit confused by the point of it on this platform, it still holds the revs at about 2400 RPM? Can the hold speed be adjusted like on the M cars?

As a result the times are the same as brake boosting:

[Boosted_8]

It's actually quite amusing how much power has been pulled from 1st and 2nd. As soon as you hit 3rd you get 1G of force into your stomach. My last car did 0-30 in 1.4s and unsurprisingly all the Gforce came in from 1st gear. Made you feel sick right away.

[Boosted_8]

Last bit of data and observation there of, I promise I will stop spamming this thread now...

The power is all there from 3rd upwards, I think I could knock a tenth or two off this time with ease as it was around a long sweeping bend for most of it. For reference the pre LCI with 462bhp runs high 9's low 10's. M5 Competition is high 6's low 7's.

[igelkotten82]

Originally Posted by Boosted_8

It's actually quite amusing how much power has been pulled from 1st and 2nd. As soon as you hit 3rd you get 1G of force into your stomach. My last car did 0-30 in 1.4s and unsurprisingly all the Gforce came in from 1st gear. Made you feel sick right away.

Thankful that you "spam" the thread with your data so don´t hesitate to do so!

Have you tried to film the sport display when launching to see how much power the car actually cuts away in 1st and 2nd gear and if the turbo pressure is lower?

Will try myself as soon as I get my summer tires on my European LCI.

[Boosted_8]

My pleasure

My next plan is to buy a JB4 so I can accurately datalog the actual events in 1st and 2nd gear. It could be that the ECU runs a boost by gear map, limits the throttle opening, limits wastegate duty or all three at once!

[Karnidge]

Most reviews online have the M550i doing 0-60 in 3.8s. I would be happy with that. If you want better, you should pick up the M5.

I'd rather drive a BMW than a Dodge anyhow, regardless of the 0-60 time.

[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by Karnidge

Most reviews online have the M550i doing 0-60 in 3.8s. I would be happy with that. If you want better, you should pick up the M5.

I'd rather drive a BMW than a Dodge anyhow, regardless of the 0-60 time.

Ah, another person who does not read the thread. But we are all "happy" to know what would make you "happy"

On the side note, Did you get your feelings hurt getting a 540i or something?, I noticed how you posted somewhere else how M performance cars make you cringe.

But seriously though, what is up with peoples mentality of "be happy with what you got" or "should've got an M5" This is not what this thread is about🤦

BMW always performed to the advertised numbers or beat it, but lucky for all LCI G30 M550 owners we have "THE ONLY" model that isnt living up to any where close to advertised.

[KoenG]

Originally Posted by DB_BMW

Ah, another person who does not read the thread. But we are all "happy" to know what would make you "happy"

On the side note, Did you get your feelings hurt getting a 540i or something?, I noticed how you posted somewhere else how M performance cars make you cringe.

But seriously though, what is up with peoples mentality of "be happy with what you got" or "should've got an M5" This is not what this thread is about🤦

BMW always performed to the advertised numbers or beat it, but lucky for all LCI G30 M550 owners we have "THE ONLY" model that isnt living up to any where close to advertised.

Don't know, to me a M550i is somekind of a supercar. This aura is not at the least impacted by a 0.2s deficit on the drag strip. It is a monster with enormous torque every time you want it, effortless, dramaless you'll just get it everytime again with a little flick of your right foot, irrespective of your current speed and it keeps you out of trouble while other cars will have you thrown in the ditch. The M550i is probably the most accomplished in combining extremes. Maybe more than the M5 does since it asks for some sacrifices.

So, when I would have one, I wouldn't really care about the 0.2s at all, it's not at all defining its daily value proposal to its owner, which is unique in this segment on the market. What a car!

[Cabbage]

Originally Posted by KoenG

Don't know, to me a M550i is somekind of a supercar. This aura is not at the least impacted by a 0.2s deficit on the drag strip. It is a monster with enormous torque every time you want it, effortless, dramaless you'll just get it everytime again with a little flick of your right foot, irrespective of your current speed and it keeps you out of trouble while other cars will have you thrown in the ditch. The M550i is probably the most accomplished in combining extremes. Maybe more than the M5 does since it asks for some sacrifices.

So, when I would have one, I wouldn't really care about the 0.2s at all, it's not at all defining its daily value proposal to its owner, which is unique in this segment on the market. What a car!

I feel like people aren't reading the thread before posting. We understand that the car is still EXTREMELY quick, it is just that the car isn't getting the claimed time of 3.6 seconds 0-60, and 2020 models do not have this issue. Actually read the thread before posting, and understand the situation.

[Cabbage]

Originally Posted by Karnidge

Most reviews online have the M550i doing 0-60 in 3.8s. I would be happy with that. If you want better, you should pick up the M5.

I'd rather drive a BMW than a Dodge anyhow, regardless of the 0-60 time.

Read the thread before posting and understand the situation. "Mr. M Performance is cringe."

[beerman80]

Can you even feel the difference, if it were me.......haha, I am just messing with you. Sorry, couldn't help myself since you literally just posted about reading the thread first and then got another one of these posts!

In all seriousness, I think almost all of us would be pissed if we paid for something that wasn't as advertised, and this is no different!! You paid for a car that was advertised to have a 3.6 sec 0-60 and it doesn't, so you are understandably upset about it! I just hope they fix this problem sooner than later!

[Karnidge]

Originally Posted by Cabbage

Read the thread before posting and understand the situation. "Mr. M Performance is cringe."

I read the thread and understand the situation. The website says 0-60 in 3.6s and this is not what people are seeing IRL. Not terribly difficult to grasp the concept.

He specifically said he can't get below 4.1s but Car & Driver and other testers have achieved 3.8s times.

My point is, although it may be slightly less than the website, 3.8s to 60 is still great.

Thanks for listening.

[Cabbage]

Originally Posted by Karnidge

I read the thread and understand the situation. The website says 0-60 in 3.6s and this is not what people are seeing IRL. Not terribly difficult to grasp the concept.

He specifically said he can't get below 4.1s but Car & Driver and other testers have achieved 3.8s times.

My point is, although it may be slightly less than the website, 3.8s to 60 is still great.

Thanks for listening.

We understood that... but that's not what the thread is about...

[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by Karnidge

I read the thread and understand the situation. The website says 0-60 in 3.6s and this is not what people are seeing IRL. Not terribly difficult to grasp the concept.

He specifically said he can't get below 4.1s but Car & Driver and other testers have achieved 3.8s times.

My point is, although it may be slightly less than the website, 3.8s to 60 is still great.

Thanks for listening.

Originally Posted by Karnidge

I read the thread and understand the situation. The website says 0-60 in 3.6s and this is not what people are seeing IRL. Not terribly difficult to grasp the concept.

He specifically said he can't get below 4.1s but Car & Driver and other testers have achieved 3.8s times.

My point is, although it may be slightly less than the website, 3.8s to 60 is still great.

Thanks for listening.

Id be happier if it was 3.8 secs. Look at the times people posted, i haven't seen anyone get below 4s. Thats .5 secs away, which is a lot. Also Can you post the link where car and driver achieved 3.8 secs?


Here is a quote straight from the article Car and Driver article i read:

"We couldn't quite match BMW's claimed zero-to-60 time of 3.6 seconds. Our 5287-mile test car did the 60 run in 4.1 seconds and sailed through the quarter in 12.3 seconds at 120 mph. "


https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/