Used BMW M5 for Sale nearGrand Rapids, MI

How much does the BMW M5 cost in today's market?

Used BMW M5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW M5's current nationwide average price is $87,534, and over the past year that average reached a low of $73,173. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2023, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW M5 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M5 is a strong choice if you want a high-performance luxury sedan with serious speed and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M5 for its exhilarating performance, powerful engines, and luxurious interiors. Across the model years in the data, the recurring themes are thrilling acceleration, strong handling, and a blend of performance with comfort that makes the car feel special in daily driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are high ownership costs, heavy curb weight, and ride quality that can feel firm in a luxury context.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M5 for its thrilling performance, strong acceleration, and luxurious feel. Expert coverage also reinforces the model’s broad capability and everyday usability, especially when the car has been well cared for.

• Owners rate the BMW M5 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied to high-performance hardware and the costs that come with it, so a well-documented service history matters.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW M5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with automatic speed limit adjustment, blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and a Backup Assistant.
• Infotainment: The standard BMW Curved Display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen, and the iDrive infotainment system incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• Fuel efficiency: The M5 is a usable plug-in hybrid, with 25 miles of EPA-rated electric range for the sedan and 24 miles for the M5 Touring wagon. In hybrid mode, the M5 sedan is rated at 14 mpg combined, while the wagon is rated at 13 mpg combined.

Which BMW M5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 BMW M5 offers these trims:

• M5 Sedan: The sedan is the entry point, and it pairs the plug-in hybrid powertrain with the standard performance hardware, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the core M5 experience.
• M5 Touring: The Touring adds wagon body style practicality, underfloor bracing, and a small rear spoiler, while keeping the same performance mission for buyers who want more cargo versatility.

What BMW M5 do most buyers choose?

The BMW M5 years with the most listings are 2026, 2025, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often when looking for a balance of price, features, and availability.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows a clear downward move across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are fairly close in size, so no single year stands out as dramatically more stable than the others. That makes the current market especially relevant if you're comparing recent M5s side by side.

The 2019, 2025, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW M5 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10

Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with automatic speed limit adjustment, blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and a Backup Assistant that can automatically reverse the car out of tight parking spaces or driveways by mirroring the original control inputs made by the driver to enter the space.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW M5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.7% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare mix of supercar pace, luxury, and everyday usability that makes it appealing even as a daily driver.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the hood is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a plug-in hybrid system, with a 14.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 717 horsepower, and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The standard BMW Curved Display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen, and the iDrive infotainment system incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, YouTube video streaming, and AirConsole gaming.
• Safety: The $1,700 Driving Assistant Professional Package adds automated lane centering for highway driving, and a Traffic Jam Assistant that facilitates hands-free driving in stop-and-go highway traffic at speeds up to 40 mph.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $123,275 for the sedan and $125,275 for the wagon.

If you're buying used today, the 2026 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.