BMW M5
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
14 reviewers · 30 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 14 reviewers
"The steering just off center is so unbelievably sharp."
CAR magazine · ▶ 6:35"the new one really does show its mass in the corners it heaves and hes on its suspension and Direction changes despite a quick steering ratio and rear wheel steer were noticably sluggish"
Throttle House · ▶ 16:53"it feels like it's ready to attack your favorite back roads or track, which is incredible."
Redline Reviews · ▶ 25:43"for me an M5 should be fun in the corners it should be exciting and this one just kind of feels heavy to me"
Throttle House · ▶ 18:38"I think this whole sort of formula makes this a bit more suitable as a daily driver."
TopherDrives · ▶ 1:40"It never absorbs bumps, big broken pavement, expansion joints particularly well."
Savagegeese · ▶ 19:01"this is actually kind of a bargain. I know a $100,000 plus super sedan like this is kind of a bargain"
Redline Reviews · ▶ 32:08"These understandably they are not cheap. Um, and being that the weight went up, so should the price."
MotoManTV · ▶ 17:16Performance
4.5/514 of 14 reviewersstrong consensus“It is hella fast. It is super nice as a daily. It's super comfortable”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 1:40“the way it gathers speed at any revs when the engine's on is just insane.”
positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 3:30“It's still insanely fast. And I think it looks the business”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 3:20Handling
3.5/514 of 14 reviewerssplit“the new one really does show its mass in the corners it heaves and hes on its suspension and Direction changes despite a quick steering ratio and rear wheel steer were noticably sluggish”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 16:53“The steering just off center is so unbelievably sharp.”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 6:35“I think BMW have done an amazing job at hiding all that extra weight”
positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 2:14Fun to drive
3.5/514 of 14 reviewerssplit“it feels like it's ready to attack your favorite back roads or track, which is incredible.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 25:43“if you value fun and excitement behind the wheel over pretty much everything else, the M5 has to be the car to pick.”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 10:24“I feel like there's a little bit of engagement that is missing from this car.”
mixed · Car Throttle · ▶ 11:52Daily drivability
4.0/514 of 14 reviewerssplit“I think this whole sort of formula makes this a bit more suitable as a daily driver.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 1:40“I think that's one of the best things about this M5 is that Duality that you have you can do what we just did out there on the you know Highway portion and then come here in the city and be in Absolute Comfort”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 32:01“It kind of feels like OEM plus. It sort of feels like a regular G90 but with everything turned up a notch”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 16:34Value
3.0/514 of 14 reviewerssplit“this is actually kind of a bargain. I know a $100,000 plus super sedan like this is kind of a bargain”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 32:08“we're starting at $119,500 for this M5 sedan now if you want all the options we pretty much have selected all of those on this model we're sitting at about $145,000”
Car Confections · ▶ 36:35“These understandably they are not cheap. Um, and being that the weight went up, so should the price.”
critical · MotoManTV · ▶ 17:16Hear 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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