BMW M5 F90
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
29 reviewers · 100 videos · 22 hours watched · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 29 reviewers
"It turns in with incredible precision and once you get past the cornering grip level limit which is very high the handling characteristics are spot on."
Throttle House · ▶ 23:06"this is where this car kind of falls apart for me is this front end there's no feedback whatsoever from this steering even in sport mode I feel nothing"
Zygrene · ▶ 4:45"It is that good."
Throttle House · ▶ 27:59"it is one of the sole most soulless vehicles i've ever driven"
Savagegeese · ▶ 14:47"its strongest point is actually when you knock it back into drive and into comfort suspension and the ride becomes so good and so smooth"
Joe Achilles · ▶ 15:21"the ride is exceedingly firm even in comfort... every single bump the car gets unhinged by"
Remove Before Race · ▶ 35:15"in terms of which one actually makes more sense it's obviously the m5 competition"
Throttle House · ▶ 28:09"the only problem is is that i just can't justify you spending an extra 30 grand over an m550i"
carwow · ▶ 13:39Performance
5.0/529 of 29 reviewersstrong consensus“The quickest and most powerful bmw ever made.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 0:50“it's so effing quick this thing”
positive · carwow · ▶ 12:00“coming out corners like this I can just floor it and it just goes and that's nearly 600 horsepower going straight to the tarmac”
positive · Joe Achilles · ▶ 6:42Handling
4.5/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“It turns in with incredible precision and once you get past the cornering grip level limit which is very high the handling characteristics are spot on.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 23:06“this is like other level compared to the other three cars... it's mad honestly this is nuts”
positive · carwow · ▶ 12:10“The way this changes direction is extraordinary... It changes direction in a way that just it shouldn't”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 19:56Fun to drive
4.5/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“It is that good.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 27:59“it really does give you a rear wheel driven feel and it really does and in slower corners you can really get the backend to rotate”
positive · Joe Achilles · ▶ 5:03“if you want to have a hoon this is the one to go for”
positive · carwow · ▶ 13:03Daily drivability
4.0/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“its strongest point is actually when you knock it back into drive and into comfort suspension and the ride becomes so good and so smooth”
positive · Joe Achilles · ▶ 15:21“the new dampers have been tuned to be far more comfortable on the highway and it is something that is very noticeable”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 4:16“it's comfortable it's luxurious it's got four-wheel drive and it's frightening quick”
positive · Driven+ · ▶ 0:08Value
3.5/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“the only problem is is that i just can't justify you spending an extra 30 grand over an m550i”
critical · carwow · ▶ 13:39“in terms of which one actually makes more sense it's obviously the m5 competition”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 28:09“this is a car that could do it all and for a surprisingly reasonable price it only loses a few points because depreciation will be significant”
mixed · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 24:46Hear 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
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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
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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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