2022 BMW M5

　　

2022 BMW M5 Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　Picture Usain Bolt in a tailored business suit. That's essentially the same idea behind the BMW M5 — breathtaking speed and performance wrapped up in practical and sophisticated style. The M5 is an enhanced version of the 5 Series luxury sedan, pumped up with performance upgrades under the skin and arresting visual cues inside and out. How fast is it? In our testing, the M5 accelerated to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 BMW M5 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$267/mo  for M5 Base

　　M5 Base

　　4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $103,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Like the aforementioned sprinter, the M5 can credibly spend the day breaking records on track and shortly thereafter turn heads at the local enthusiast car meetup. To put it simply, the BMW M5 is a supercar in a very convincing disguise. BMW did much more than just plop a bigger engine under the hood and slap softer leather inside the cabin — the M5's combination of high-octane thrills and opulent luxury is pulled off with precision and attention to detail.

　　This isn't to say BMW is the only automaker that knows how to build a super sport sedan. Porsche's Panamera is similarly multi-talented, if even a little more so, and Cadillac is back in the game for 2022 with its 668-horsepower CT5-V Blackwing. Yet even among this group the M5 is pretty compelling.

　　

Which M5 does zzdcar recommend?

There's only one trim level in the M5's lineup, but there are a few option packages and stand-alone options to choose from. The Executive package and Driver Assistance Plus package are both worthy add-ons, and the Competition package helps to max out the M5's performance potential.

　　

BMW M5 models

The 2022 BMW M5 is available in a single trim level. Power comes from a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine (600 horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic sends power to all four wheels.

　　M5

　　Comes well appointed with standard feature highlights that include:

　　19-inch wheels with performance tires Adaptive suspension dampers Power trunklid Keyless ignition and entry Four-zone automatic climate control Heated front sport seats Heated steering wheel Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app 12.3-inch touchscreen 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Wi-Fi hotspot Wireless charging padEvery M5 also comes with these advanced safety features:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Automatic high beams Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)The optional Competition package increases power output to 617 hp and adds:

　　Special 20-inch wheels Dark exterior accents Lowered sport suspension Sport exhaust system Front sport seats Premium leather upholstery Unique M Sport seat beltsOther bundled options include:

　　Driving Assistance Plus package

　　Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Forward collision avoidance (helps mitigate an accident by proactively swerving, if appropriate, to avoid a front collision) Front cross-traffic alert (warns of potential side collisions at intersections)Executive package

　　Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut) Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Front-seat massage functions Sunshades for rear passengers Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Dashcam-like drive recorderM Driver's package

　　Increased top speed One day of high-performance driving instructionStand-alone options include:

　　Carbon-ceramic brake rotors Sunroof Premium Bowers & Wilkins audio

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