BMW M5
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
22 reviewers · 56 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 22 reviewers
"I paid $8,000 for this car and I am super happy about that"
LegitStreetCars · ▶ 15:02"the total bill for all these repairs $8,736"
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 6:38Performance
4.5/522 of 22 reviewersstrong consensus“This powertrain, this V8 pulls like crazy.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 5:31“it developed 400 horsepower at 6,600 RPM but it would also rev all the way to 7,000 RPM and it was torky too 369 LBT of torque at 3,800 PM”
positive · PistonHeads · ▶ 8:35“The five liter v8 engine you have your naturally aspirated and so does 394 horsepower 395 pound-feet of torque it was commonly also just referred to as a 400 horsepower v8 very very punchy”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 15:47Handling
4.5/522 of 22 reviewersconsensus“this car handles like a dream steering is perfectly weighted it's heavy and communicative”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 3:37“such a lovely benign chassis so Progressive to the point that genuine I'm not just sitting there kind of saying this to look like a hero but I would always drive it everywhere with the ESP off”
positive · PistonHeads · ▶ 15:22“it's agile baby incredibly agile”
positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 15:05Fun to drive
5.0/522 of 22 reviewersstrong consensus“What a joy to drive... this still very much feels analog.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 12:10“I think this is one of their best manual driving experiences.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 27:26“the driving experience of this car is just great... very few modern cars drive quite as well as this one”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 20:01Daily drivability
4.5/522 of 22 reviewersstrong consensus“it's the ultimate highway Cruiser the naturally aspirated v8 is just it's just like butter”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 31:57“it was my only car so it went to the supermarkets but also the south of France on holidays and every single thing in between and it did it all perfectly”
positive · PistonHeads · ▶ 20:06“Even without modern luxuries like adaptive suspension the E39 rides pliantly and the wind and road noise from outside is almost non-existent.”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 3:49Value
4.0/522 of 22 reviewerssplit“the total bill for all these repairs $8,736”
critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 6:38“the fuel consumption situation is not the best... it's going to cost you a lot of money to maintain”
critical · Car Chaps · ▶ 3:32“I paid $8,000 for this car and I am super happy about that”
positive · LegitStreetCars · ▶ 15:02Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Car and Driver
Driven: 2000 BMW M5 Is a Four-Door German Corvette
◆Worth itThe 2000 M5 is a masterclass in blending high-performance V8 power with the refinement of a luxury executive sedan.
- Best for
- discerning, well-heeled drivers seeking a high-performance daily driver.
- Watch out
- High price point · Potential fuel quality sensitivity due to 11.0:1 compression
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2022 BMW M5 CS vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S: Supersedan Shootout!
◆Worth itThe BMW M5 CS is the unanimous winner, offering the best balance of performance, handling, and driver engagement.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the ultimate high-performance sport sedan experience.
- Watch out
- thick steering wheel · complex interface · transmission programming · lack of emotional connection
2,388 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
2022 BMW M5 CS On-Track Video Review: the M5 at Its Best
◆Worth itThe M5 CS is a masterclass in tuning that proves the M5 platform can be truly involving and pure.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-performance family sedan that doesn't sacrifice driver engagement.
- Watch out
- No center console storage · Center piece of bucket seats can be annoying
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