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Who is the BMW M5 a good car for?
What is the BMW M5 like to drive?
Is the BMW M5 a good car?
The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the 5 Series sedan. It traces its roots as far back as 1984 with the E28 BMW M5, a hand-built performance model that used the engine from the legendary BMW M1. Now in its 6th generation, the M5 continues to set the benchmark for sedan performance.
Who is the BMW M5 a good car for?
The BMW M5 is perfect for the driver who wants their car to serve multiple purposes. It is a comfortable GT cruiser, a practical family car and on the weekends will terrorise supercars all day long.
Is the BMW M5 a good first car?
The BMW M5 does not make a good first car. Aside from the high purchase price, the M5 is a volatile, high-performance machine that requires extensive driving experience. It is fitted with numerous driving assistance systems, but the temptation to switch these off is ever-present.
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Is the BMW M5 a good family car?
The BMW M5 makes a very good family car and therein lies the appeal of the beast. The 530-litre boot, 4-doors and generous interior space make it perfectly suited for the family that doesn't want to go for an SUV.
Is the BMW M5 good for families?
Is there a Hybrid BMW M5?
The BMW M5 is only available with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and there is no hybrid or electric M5 option.
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What’s it like to drive?
The M5 will obey your driving preference, no matter your mood. It's able to gently glide along in relative comfort one minute and then thrill you with power and handling to rival the best the next. It does all things so well that you will wonder why you waited so long to experience it.
Reviewer's opinion.
The standard M5 produces an impressive 441 kW (591 hp) with 750 Nm of torque on hand but the Competition takes it that one step further with an output of 460 kW (617 hp), dropping the 0 – 100 km/h sprint time from 3.4-seconds down to 3.3-seconds – that from a 1855 kg executive sedan!
The pull is relentless and each gear is taken with a firm and purposeful shove. Boot it off the line and, even with the M xDrive in the all-wheel-drive mode, the M5 Competition will wiggle and squirm as the tyres scrabble for traction. You should never see the burn of the traction control light in an all-wheel-drive vehicle but in the M5 Competition, it's a constant companion, earning its keep every step of the way. - Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the BMW M5 like inside?
The BMW M5 doesn't stray too far from the regular 5 Series and offers an abundance of technology to both entertain you and keep you comfortable and safe. The leather upholstery is only broken by the carbon fibre, aluminium and piano black trims. You will get body-hugging sports seats that somehow manage to remain comfortable even after long distances have been covered.
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Style
The styling of the BMW M5 is muted by BMW M-Division standards and the bodywork is only slightly altered from that of the regular 5 Series. A more purposeful front and rear bumper, larger wheels and a few trims and badges are all that allude to the vehicle's true potential. It's subtly styled and will go largely unnoticed by most.
Tech features
- 12.3-inch infotainment screen with BMW OS7
- Variable drive modes including Sport and Track
- xDrive all-wheel-drive with rear-wheel-drive setting
- M Mode buttons on steering wheel
- Dynamic Laser Matrix Beam LED headlights
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest BMW M5?
There is only one BMW M5 model available locally and that is the BMW M5 Competition model that costs R2 328 224 before options.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| BMW M5 Competition | R2 328 224 |
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