BMW M5
The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.
17 reviewers · 67 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on fun to drive and daily drivability.
across 17 reviewers
"It is that good."
Throttle House · ▶ 27:59"it is one of the sole most soulless vehicles i've ever driven"
Savagegeese · ▶ 14:47"the new dampers have been tuned to be far more comfortable on the highway and it is something that is very noticeable"
Savagegeese · ▶ 4:16"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
5.0/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus“The quickest and most powerful bmw ever made.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 0:50“this thing's an absolute rocket ship”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 7:50“3.4 seconds to 60. That seriously shoved me hard into my seat. That's fast. That is fast.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 17:10Handling
4.5/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus“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“The way this changes direction is extraordinary... It changes direction in a way that just it shouldn't”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 19:56“this car handles so well doesn't lean or roll at all”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 33:24Fun to drive
4.5/517 of 17 reviewerssplit“It is that good.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 27:59“it is one of the sole most soulless vehicles i've ever driven”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 14:47“it feels really special on the road... you do not have to be going quickly to feel that this is shot through with m division magic”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 5:40Daily drivability
4.0/517 of 17 reviewerssplit“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“Both of these cars represent ultimate daily drivers”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:42“BMW's pulled off a miracle and delivered a car that can ride properly and feel like a sports car.”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 11:46Value
3.5/517 of 17 reviewerssplit“in terms of which one actually makes more sense it's obviously the m5 competition”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 28:09“the only problem is is that i just can't justify you spending an extra 30 grand over an m550i”
critical · carwow · ▶ 13:39“the extra price is not really justified on the one hand”
critical · Autogefuhl · ▶ 52:07Hear 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