BMW M5
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
15 reviewers · 23 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers are split on performance and handling.
across 15 reviewers
"this produces almost 560 horsepower so you can imagine you know how fast that really is"
Savagegeese · ▶ 14:15"evidently that two-ton curb weight has managed to really blunt this engine's performance i'm i'm quite shocked"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 11:47"I don't know how they've done it, but BMW chassis engine it is have managed to make this thing really handle and really ride. It feels as if it weighs about 1,600 kg."
Autocar · ▶ 3:33"the front end it has this strange numbness disconnectedness to it that gives you a little bit of pause as you push it"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 7:06"it's an absolute blast and it's you know ton and ton of fun"
Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 28:10"it's certainly fast but it doesn't really feel it very aloof very unengaging"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:46"it is a much much better car to live with"
EVO · ▶ 4:05"I have zero confidence that this car is gonna be reliable or last and it really kills it for me"
Savagegeese · ▶ 26:51"I just don't think you can beat this car with a 20 grand budget"
Calvin's Car Diary · ▶ 2:57"government fuel economy ratings are the only disappointing numbers you'll find with the M5"
MotorWeek · ▶ 8:25Performance
4.5/514 of 15 reviewerssplit“this produces almost 560 horsepower so you can imagine you know how fast that really is”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 14:15“it's just a missile it's amazing”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 17:05“It feels a little bit like Bugatti Veyron in the way it just sucks the horizon towards you.”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 3:55Handling
4.0/514 of 15 reviewerssplit“I don't know how they've done it, but BMW chassis engine it is have managed to make this thing really handle and really ride. It feels as if it weighs about 1,600 kg.”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 3:33“what's really standing out for me on these really tight roads is just the amount of front end grip this thing has”
positive · Auto Express · ▶ 2:17“the front end it has this strange numbness disconnectedness to it that gives you a little bit of pause as you push it”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 7:06Fun to drive
4.0/514 of 15 reviewerssplit“it's an absolute blast and it's you know ton and ton of fun”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 28:10“every time you drive it you're just grinning ear-to-ear like you've had a lobotomy”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:50“this is actually a nice package this is the entertaining and tactile manual driving experience”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 10:30Daily drivability
4.5/514 of 15 reviewerssplit“it is a much much better car to live with”
positive · EVO · ▶ 4:05“this car actually feels at home almost anywhere... bumpier roads towards the city limits are dispatched with probably the most compliant ride you'll find on any 5 series model”
positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 7:15“the ride is beautiful too it's not too harsh or jarring like a lot of em sports”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 10:41Value
3.5/513 of 15 reviewerssplit“I just don't think you can beat this car with a 20 grand budget”
positive · Calvin's Car Diary · ▶ 2:57“it is best bought an M product as a used car like this owner had it 37 grand with a warranty”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 31:58“this is a fantastic way to get a lot of power for not a lot of money”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 7:06Hear 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
586 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time