BMW M5
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
5 reviewers · 6 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its value, but split on performance and handling.
across 5 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"she's 4 300 pounds certainly not a lightweight but that's the beauty of an m car they always still seem to feel agile"
Tedward · ▶ 7:13"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"this is actually a nice package this is the entertaining and tactile manual driving experience"
Tedward · ▶ 10:30"it's certainly fast but it doesn't really feel it very aloof very unengaging"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:46"you're nice and insulated and comfortable but it is very capable"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 9:56"I have zero confidence that this car is gonna be reliable or last and it really kills it for me"
Savagegeese · ▶ 26:51Performance
4.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“this produces almost 560 horsepower so you can imagine you know how fast that really is”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 14:15“we have a lot of torque because of these turbos”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:34“this is fast you know it's got a lot of grunt”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 8:27Handling
3.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“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 · ▶ 7:06“the steering's bad”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 23:50“she's 4 300 pounds certainly not a lightweight but that's the beauty of an m car they always still seem to feel agile”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 7:13Fun to drive
3.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“this is actually a nice package this is the entertaining and tactile manual driving experience”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 10:30“it's certainly fast but it doesn't really feel it very aloof very unengaging”
critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:46“it's not a car you really want to push Beyond 710 on a road it it's not very communicative”
mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:28Daily drivability
4.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“you're nice and insulated and comfortable but it is very capable”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 9:56“what you want out of your m5 is a great daily driver you want something that you can survive traffic in”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 9:05“in terms of practicality this is a great car loads of space in the back really big boot”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:36Value
4.0/54 of 5 reviewersstrong consensus“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 · ▶ 7:06“the f10 m5 might be the bargain way to get what you want out of the new car in an old car”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 18:47Hear 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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