Its a shame youre not able to test like for like. I have the 2024 i4 M50, with idrive 8.5 and the same crystal switches and dials as the i5. It also has the adaptive air suspension that is on the i5. Also getting dragy 0-60 times of 2.9 seconds. BMW are starting to excel in EVs. A lot of experience over the last decade.
My problem with these EV's are that In South Africa they are not really viable as there is not enough charging infrastructure. I miss the i3 REX with it's 650 cc motorcycle engine to charge while on the go. Hybrids is a total different story, like the BMW XM, but it is too expensive and it is not big sellers in ZA.
Are there enough charging infrastructures in uk? every country is trying neither america or uk or south africa has enough charging infrastructures so its unfair for u to pick on south africa bse even uk doesn't have enough
@@richardrobin395 I am not picking on South Africa I live in ZA, I have first hand knowledge. I would love an EV but there is no charging infrastructure where I live, you will find it only major cities and the highways linking them. And we have another problem, we have power outages up to ten hours a day. The problem is corruption on a grand scale. One of the largest fossil fueled power stations in the world is 20km from where I live, it should have been finished in 2014 yet up to now it is not finished.
Thanks Nick! I thought you only did Mercs! I loved your Merc videos! Glad that you are doing BMW videos as I just switched from a EQE 350+ AMG Line to a i5 eDrive40 M Sport!
No worries! I was gutted actually I missed a BMW event recently as I was on holiday. But no I cover whatever on UA-cam! To date I’ve covered brands like Mercedes, BMW, VW, Home Charging, Tesla and more coming soon. I’ve hoping to get some tips and tricks under my belt over the coming months for BMW too… 🤓 but it will take time 🕰️ What was your reason for a switch (just curious if you don’t mind sharing)
Don’t get me wrong - I love the EQE350+. But the car had low ground clearance due to the long wheel base. As a result, the bottom of the car kept hitting huge humps. In addition, when transitioning from steep ramps to the flat bit, the bottom of the car would scrape the floor. I made the decision to change so that i would not be faced with a huge repair bill if there was damage to the chassis or battery caused by the impact by the hump/floor. As I have owned 10 Mercs before and the EQE350+ was the best of the lot….. draw your own conclusions.😊
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Hi Nick,found your channel a little while ago and thanks to you I am now looking at a mercedes c200. Did have my heart set on a BMW 3 series. Just waiting for a test drive,but am learning so much about mercedes thanks to you. Kevin from a not so sunny Portsmouth.
Ah amazing thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos so far! Well at the moment I cover Mercedes quite extensively, BMW and VW too (they were introduced recently). But there’s loads of Mercedes stuff on there for sure! If you have any suggestions on video content you’d like to see, let me know and I might consider it! 😎
Would love to see a video on how the mercedes built in dashcam works and the features as I believe it will even record if the car is switched off. That's if you get the time.
@kevindavies5332 already have 🤓 ua-cam.com/video/cqGlOtTjmz0/v-deo.htmlsi=pRalr9M-yxqD_gxS But I would like to re-visit it when my car is back! (See my latest video on my channel)
Thank you! Only had a short time with them so far so very hard to tell! Will need to have it for a bit more to tell but they are very close! Each one in terms of tech available has its pros and cons. In an ideal world I’d love to do a comparison video!
A couple were sightly different (some more slightly angled toward the driver and curvy) but having the screens across the dashboard is a popular design these days 🤓
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This must be an older i4, they haven't been built with the "gear lever" for quite a while now. Also, 3.9s is the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time, not 0-60. Most actual cars get measured at around 3.7 for 0-100 km/h but some get as low as 3.6.
bmw i5 m60 is best
Timing couldn't be better. I was just browsing UA-cam for i5 and your new video came. Thanks a lot.
Ah awesome! Thank you! 👍🏼
Same as me mate. Nick’s intervention before the purchase decision 👍🏻
Its a shame youre not able to test like for like. I have the 2024 i4 M50, with idrive 8.5 and the same crystal switches and dials as the i5. It also has the adaptive air suspension that is on the i5. Also getting dragy 0-60 times of 2.9 seconds. BMW are starting to excel in EVs. A lot of experience over the last decade.
That’s the same car I’m aiming for 😀🫡
That i7 front face…what the hell was BMW thinking…looks so shit, 2 splitter headlight, OMG….Who the hell approve this.
Haha thanks for watching! Yeah BMW have had some larger than normal grilles recently!
Thanks for the video!! Just ordered an I5 M60, Have loved my IX but now want to go back to a saloon car!
Ah glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Ooo very nice 👌🏼
its a mess they didnt give xdrive40 in the i5 at launch no sense to spend that much money on a rear wheel drive only car
thank you bro👍
No worries! 😉
thats my boy BMW. ye there is a iX2 coming the PEUGEOT E 3008 has cought my eyes all 2 of them
Great review as always. One question on the i7. Why would want to sit in the back to watch TV? I personally would just go in my house.
Thank you! That's if you have a driver 😬
You'll sit in the back if you are driven everywhere
Great video Nick, I bet you wanted to drive that i7 home. I would have gone missing personally 😂👍🏻
Hey thanks! Yeah I did! Haha 😜
@@npoleary ✊🏻😂👏🏻🫡 impressive
Absolutely brilliant Sir Nicholas
fast cars iv allways sad are very safe because you can get out of the way of others
The crystal stuff is very expensive as it's an extra
My problem with these EV's are that In South Africa they are not really viable as there is not enough charging infrastructure. I miss the i3 REX with it's 650 cc motorcycle engine to charge while on the go. Hybrids is a total different story, like the BMW XM, but it is too expensive and it is not big sellers in ZA.
Are there enough charging infrastructures in uk? every country is trying neither america or uk or south africa has enough charging infrastructures so its unfair for u to pick on south africa bse even uk doesn't have enough
@@richardrobin395 I am not picking on South Africa I live in ZA, I have first hand knowledge. I would love an EV but there is no charging infrastructure where I live, you will find it only major cities and the highways linking them. And we have another problem, we have power outages up to ten hours a day. The problem is corruption on a grand scale. One of the largest fossil fueled power stations in the world is 20km from where I live, it should have been finished in 2014 yet up to now it is not finished.
FireFox time Clint Eastwood
Thanks Nick! I thought you only did Mercs! I loved your Merc videos! Glad that you are doing BMW videos as I just switched from a EQE 350+ AMG Line to a i5 eDrive40 M Sport!
No worries! I was gutted actually I missed a BMW event recently as I was on holiday.
But no I cover whatever on UA-cam! To date I’ve covered brands like Mercedes, BMW, VW, Home Charging, Tesla and more coming soon.
I’ve hoping to get some tips and tricks under my belt over the coming months for BMW too… 🤓 but it will take time 🕰️
What was your reason for a switch (just curious if you don’t mind sharing)
Don’t get me wrong - I love the EQE350+. But the car had low ground clearance due to the long wheel base. As a result, the bottom of the car kept hitting huge humps. In addition, when transitioning from steep ramps to the flat bit, the bottom of the car would scrape the floor. I made the decision to change so that i would not be faced with a huge repair bill if there was damage to the chassis or battery caused by the impact by the hump/floor. As I have owned 10 Mercs before and the EQE350+ was the best of the lot….. draw your own conclusions.😊
BTW, I had previously interacted with you via messenger when your videos were on FB.
Ah awesome! Back on Facebook again
I removed the page and combined Facebook with my personal profile so give us a follow if you like! I aim to be posting more reels and shorts etc this summer
facebook.com/nicholas.p.oleary/
Done mate!
I love the i4 it goes like a rocket.
Yeah defo!
Hi Nick,found your channel a little while ago and thanks to you I am now looking at a mercedes c200. Did have my heart set on a BMW 3 series.
Just waiting for a test drive,but am learning so much about mercedes thanks to you. Kevin from a not so sunny Portsmouth.
Ah amazing thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos so far! Well at the moment I cover Mercedes quite extensively, BMW and VW too (they were introduced recently).
But there’s loads of Mercedes stuff on there for sure! If you have any suggestions on video content you’d like to see, let me know and I might consider it! 😎
Would love to see a video on how the mercedes built in dashcam works and the features as I believe it will even record if the car is switched off.
That's if you get the time.
@kevindavies5332 already have 🤓
ua-cam.com/video/cqGlOtTjmz0/v-deo.htmlsi=pRalr9M-yxqD_gxS
But I would like to re-visit it when my car is back! (See my latest video on my channel)
Cheers will do.
Hi Nick nice showing BMW. Which do you enjoy driving more Mercedes or BMW?
Thank you! Only had a short time with them so far so very hard to tell!
Will need to have it for a bit more to tell but they are very close!
Each one in terms of tech available has its pros and cons.
In an ideal world I’d love to do a comparison video!
@@npoleary hope will get that review before I get my new car next year 😏😏😏
Haha well I hope to cover BMW more in the future! So maybe!
Soon u will buy a bmw
Maybe! 👀
My 2018 E class cab has a speed awareness indicator when the posted speed limit is exceeded. BMW just catching up then.
Ah yes I’m sure BMW have this already
This new thing coming out is enforced onto everyone and enabled by default and re-enables automatically 🤓
Hi Nick t
He brackets on the bottom of the interior mirrors ? Presume for a go pro ?
Yes that’s right, started to put my GoPro’s on the windscreen for in car shots, that way people can see me better 😅
i7 is a true monster!
you need to get your self a ULTRA iWatch
I want one 😂😂😅
Don’t you find their dash s are all the same ?
A couple were sightly different (some more slightly angled toward the driver and curvy) but having the screens across the dashboard is a popular design these days 🤓
Is it tru BMW i5 come as a tourning next year?
I’ve heard rumours of that too! 🤓🙏
So yeah hopefully! We need more EV Estates!
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thats low graverty
This must be an older i4, they haven't been built with the "gear lever" for quite a while now. Also, 3.9s is the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time, not 0-60. Most actual cars get measured at around 3.7 for 0-100 km/h but some get as low as 3.6.