Better Than a Bentley? | BMW M850i XDrive Review

In this video, I take the BMW M850i xDrive out on the road to find out whether BMW’s flagship grand tourer can genuinely rival the luxury, refinement and presence of a Bentley Continental GT. With a twin-turbo V8, xDrive all-wheel drive and one of the most understated interiors BMW has ever built, the M850i sits in a strange space between full-blown M car and luxury GT. But does it actually deliver the sense of occasion, comfort and effortlessness you’d expect from a six-figure luxury coupe? I’ll cover: - Performance & V8 sound - Ride comfort and long-distance refinement - Interior quality & tech - How it compares to true luxury cars like Bentley and Jaguar F-Type - Whether it’s the ultimate daily GT If you’re considering a BMW M850i, an M8, or even cross-shopping luxury grand tourers, this review will help you decide if the M850i is the smarter — and possibly better — choice. Massive thanks to Richard for the opportunity! 👇 Let me know in the comments: would you take this over a Bentley? 🔔 Subscribe to Driven+ for twice-weekly car reviews, comparisons and proper driver-focused content.

Added 7 Sept 2026