2023 BMW M5 Sedan

　　

2023 BMW M5 Review

byRonald MontoyaSenior Consumer Advice Editor & Content Strategy

　　Ronald Montoya has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written over a thousand car related articles and bought and sold over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Ronald is a senior consumer advice editor and content strategy at zzdcar and has also contributed to the Associated Press. He has also been featured on ABC, NBC and NPR on a number of car shopping topics. He got his start in the auto industry by taking a part-time job at a car dealership, where he worked in the service and accounting department.

　　What you and I have come to expect from a sport sedan has evolved, largely in step with what the BMW M5 has delivered. Currently, the M5 offers 600 horsepower (617 hp with the Competition package) from a twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive and an available drift analyzer. It's a far cry from the earlier, more delicate M5s, and by comparison, this version is nearly more muscle car than sports car.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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) - $107,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　As you'd expect of a sedan with a starting price north of $100K, there's a long list of standard equipment. A full leather interior, 12.3-inch touchscreen, and plenty of other tech and convenience features round out the M5 experience. On the road, well, it's as fast as you dare to go. The M5 has oodles of power in reserve, and thanks to its standard all-wheel drive, there's prodigious grip on tap as well. It's really hard to imagine ways BMW could make the M5 any better without cutting about 1,000 pounds from its weight or adding another 500 horsepower. Can we have our fingers crossed for both?

　　

Which M5 does zzdcar recommend?

The BMW M5 is only available in a single trim level, but there are a few packages and stand-alone options to choose from. If you want to unleash the full potential of the M5, you'll need the Competition package. If you want all the modern amenities you'd expect from a BMW, look for the Executive package and Driver Assistance Plus package.

　　

BMW M5 models

There's only one trim level on the M5, so it comes down to which options and packages you desire. The standard engine is a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 that produces 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic sends power to all four wheels. More power is available, via the Competition package, which we outline below.

　　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 assistance (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

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