Video of two BMWs turning in the road shows the difference between a BMW driver and a BMW owner
Published on Sep 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
There’s more than one way to turn your BMW around, and this video might have accidentally found the funniest way to demonstrate it, showing a stark difference between a driver and an owner.
A video shared on Instagram showed two of the German cars faced with the same simple task: turning around in the road, the first car approached the situation cautiously, with its driver seemingly taking no chances.
It was a perfectly sensible approach, but it wasn’t exactly quick.
The first BMW takes its time
The first BMW M4 car driver opted for a classic three-point turn.
The M4 moved forward, reversed, then moved forward again as the driver gradually worked their way around the road.
It was careful, controlled and, most importantly, successful.
But if you’ve watched enough BMW videos, you can probably guess that the second driver wasn’t about to take quite the same approach.
Then everything changed
The second BMW, an M2, pulled up and immediately showed there was another way of handling the exact same situation.
Rather than performing a three-point turn, the driver smoothly swung the car around in one movement, and then it was gone in a flash.
The M2 disappeared down the road so quickly that the contrast between the two cars is almost the entire joke.
The video labels the difference as ‘driver vs. owner’, with the first driver looking understandably cautious and the second appearing completely comfortable with the car’s capabilities.
Of course, it’s hardly a scientific test of who is a better driver – and we have no idea how experienced either person actually is.
But watching one BMW carefully shuffle through a three-point turn before another simply sweeps around and disappears makes the difference look pretty stark.
People were quick to comment on the contrasting driving styles, with one writing: “I never knew that the BMW had a reverse gear.”
“The first one had hired BMW,” said another.
A short history of BMW
- 1916: BMW was founded in Germany, initially making aircraft engines.
- 1923: It began producing motorcycles with the R32.
- 1928: The German car brand entered the car market.
- 1972: BMW Motorsport was founded, creating the famous M performance division.
- 1975: The first 3 Series launched.
- 1988: The legendary M3 arrived.
- 1999: The German company acquired the Mini brand.
- Today: It makes everything from luxury SUVs and electric cars to high-performance M models.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
