BMW M5 F10
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
31 reviewers · 48 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers are split on performance and handling.
across 31 reviewers
"the 4.4 L eight wastes little time in building power or hitting the red line"
MotorWeek · ▶ 5:05"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"what's really standing out for me on these really tight roads is just the amount of front end grip this thing has"
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"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 7:06"every time you drive it you're just grinning ear-to-ear like you've had a lobotomy"
High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:50"it's certainly fast but it doesn't really feel it very aloof very unengaging"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:46"the ride is beautiful too it's not too harsh or jarring like a lot of em sports"
High Peak Autos · ▶ 10:41"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"they are quite unreliable and you have to spend quite a lot of money for upkeep and for fuel."
AJ Drives · ▶ 24:00Performance
4.5/530 of 31 reviewerssplit“the 4.4 L eight wastes little time in building power or hitting the red line”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:05“the way that it just deals with the speed is unbelievable. It takes you by surprise almost because you sit here in all this luxury and what just feels like a regular German saloon car”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 3:46“this produces almost 560 horsepower so you can imagine you know how fast that really is”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 14:15Handling
4.0/528 of 31 reviewerssplit“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“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“you feel totally connected to this car... it never feels intimidating or frightening. It feels like an obedient servant”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 8:19Fun to drive
4.0/530 of 31 reviewerssplit“every time you drive it you're just grinning ear-to-ear like you've had a lobotomy”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:50“it's an absolute blast and it's you know ton and ton of fun”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 28:10“overall driving experience i'm loving this doesn't really feel too foreign”
positive · Flat Six Media (FSM) · ▶ 6:34Daily drivability
4.0/530 of 31 reviewerssplit“the ride is beautiful too it's not too harsh or jarring like a lot of em sports”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 10:41“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“it is a much much better car to live with”
positive · EVO · ▶ 4:05Value
4.0/525 of 31 reviewerssplit“I just don't think you can beat this car with a 20 grand budget”
positive · Calvin's Car Diary · ▶ 2:57“This is a lovely, incredible car for the money. You'd be stupid not to buy one.”
positive · Dadcars · ▶ 20:13“it is best bought an M product as a used car like this owner had it 37 grand with a warranty”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 31:58Hear 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