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Who is the BMW M5 Competition a good car for?
What is the BMW M5 Competition like to drive?
Tech features in the BMW M5 Competition
Similar cars to the BMW M5 Competition
Is the BMW M5 Competition a good car?
The latest generation M5 in its fire-breathing carbon fibre Competition trim, looks all the part of a high-strung sports sedan. Despite its aggressive styling and monstrous engine and sports suspension, it can be quite civilised in the right hands.
Who is the BMW M5 Competition a good car for?
The BMW M5 Competition is a good car for those individuals that seek a pure and exciting driving experience but are also in search of the latest technology and luxury comfort.
Is the BMW M5 Competition a good first car?
Due to the high-performance nature of the M5 it may not be the best idea to entrust it to a new driver. Even though it is equipped with driver assistance systems that will save even the greenest of drivers it can become very leery should said driver manages to disable the systems.
Is the BMW M5 Competition a good family car?
If you remove the performance aspect of the M5 Competition, it is a very useable family sedan with plenty of convenience for passengers, room for 4 adults, and a huge 545l boot.
Is there a Hybrid BMW M5 Competition?
The M5 Competition is a high-performance sports sedan powered by a 4.4l turbocharged V8 producing 460kw and 750Nmand as such, there is no hybrid version manufactured at all globally
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
But we’re talking about BMW, here, so enough will never be quite enough. As a result, there’s also a wide selection of ever more-powerful 5 Series derivatives as one looks up the family tree. 6-cylinders in turbo petrol- or diesel flavours, hybrids, and even a storming twin-turbo V8 make up the rest of the range. They range in speed from fast to blistering – but they still meet the basic needs of family buyers, albeit buyers with very deep pockets.
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the BMW M5 Competition like inside?
The BMW M5 Competition, like its rivals, does not only focus on the show and go but also leans heavily on the luxury aspect. Climbing into an M5 is a special occasion.
Style
The overall styling inside the M5 is a sporty one, oodles of carbon fibre, brushed aluminium and 20 cows worth of high-quality leather adorn the interior, while occupants will have a whale of a time playing with the included tech. There are many small touches that let you know this is a serious machine, from the large red start button and the M switches on the steering wheel to the deep sports seats and illuminated logos everywhere.
Tech features
- Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- M Specific gauge cluster
- M Gear selector switch
- New generation iDrive
- Wireless charging with Apple Car Play and Android Auto
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest 5 Series model?
There is a cheaper diesel option but it is not a Competition spec vehicle.
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How much does it cost?
BMW M5 Competition sedan. - R 2 400 000*,**
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
** Base model excluding options
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