BMW M5 E60
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
25 reviewers · 69 videos · 7 hours watched · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 25 reviewers
"You have all the torque in the world. You have the nice manual transmission. You can daily drive this like you would your grandma's Buick Park Avenue"
ShootingCars · ▶ 5:41"I think that's the deal-breaker for me because you know what me and you drive a lot... would you trust I'll take this on actually hell neither"
Savagegeese · ▶ 23:39"when you consider you can pick up one of these for about 10 15 grand that's a hell of a lot of car for the money"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:43"there's enough anxiety with this car that it's comparable to both of our [sedans]"
TestDrive · ▶ 0:22Performance
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“the centerpiece is this S85 5 L naturally aspirated V10 pushing out 500 horsepower”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:24“engine's killer it is brilliant”
positive · TestDrive · ▶ 9:58“this is a screaming 8000 RPM v10 and five naturally aspirated boy I wish they would start doing that again”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 16:37Handling
4.0/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“this has to be one of the better feeling better handling sedans honestly that I've ever been in”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 28:25“The BMW is the more solid feeling and composed of the two. Its more refined suspension and flexible Power Band show it to be truly at home on the track”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:37“the hydraulic steering it's a gam as well you're getting so much feedback from the road something that you don't get in modern BMWs today”
positive · BMWBLOG · ▶ 10:08Fun to drive
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“the more you drive it the more you appreciate it”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 28:58“what a car it's got heart beating that's for sure”
positive · Fifth Gear · ▶ 12:22“I've always always always wanted to drive a V10 M5 and I've always wanted to own one of these cars too”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 39:06Daily drivability
3.5/525 of 25 reviewerssplit“I think that's the deal-breaker for me because you know what me and you drive a lot... would you trust I'll take this on actually hell neither”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 23:39“You have all the torque in the world. You have the nice manual transmission. You can daily drive this like you would your grandma's Buick Park Avenue”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:41“There's so much technology in here that you can't just get in and go.”
critical · Top Gear · ▶ 0:42Value
3.0/524 of 25 reviewerssplit“there's enough anxiety with this car that it's comparable to both of our [sedans]”
critical · TestDrive · ▶ 0:22“this is Russian roulette for cars right every five that are decent I'm not even sure if that's the ratio there is one that won't bankrupt you”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 25:24“when you consider you can pick up one of these for about 10 15 grand that's a hell of a lot of car for the money”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:43Hear 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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