BMW M550i vs M5 (G30 facelift vs F90)
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 16 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW M550i G30 post-LCI
65Guide Score for 2023Goodabout $2,667 a year to own
BMW F90 M5
81Guide Score for 2023Excellentabout $3,231 a year to own
| Part | M550i G30 post-LCI | F90 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 3 counts 15 of 100 | 38 counts 15 of 100 |
| Engine | 46 counts 15 of 100 | 53 counts 15 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 66 counts 20 of 100 | 73 counts 20 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 64 counts 10 of 100 | 69 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 58 counts 10 of 100 | 55 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 69 counts 17 of 100 | 61 counts 14 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 40 counts 15 of 100 | 65 counts 15 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,667 ($1,789 to $4,001) | $3,231 ($2,100 to $4,976) |
| The bills that decide it | Oil and coolant leaks (hot vee); Valve stem seals (older or tracked) | Rod bearing wear (S63); Carbon buildup (direct injection); Transfer case / xDrive components |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,667 a year to own and about $3,231 a year to own at each best year). How it works.