Used BMW M5 for Sale nearMarshfield, WI

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 $86,123, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $74,769. 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 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M5 for its exhilarating acceleration, powerful engines, and confident handling, along with interiors that feel luxurious and well suited to daily driving. Recent expert reviews also point to the model’s broad capability, with performance, comfort, and practicality coming through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the M5’s high ownership costs, its heavy feel, and some versions’ harsh ride or polarizing design and interior presentation.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the BMW M5 for its strong performance, luxurious feel, and the way it blends speed with everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, that combination is a major reason the M5 has such a loyal following.

• Owners rate the BMW M5 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied to the M5’s high-performance hardware and the maintenance demands that come with it, so a well-kept example matters a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.2% — 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: Driving Assistant Professional Package
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, YouTube video streaming, and AirConsole gaming
• Fuel efficiency: 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:

• BMW M5 Sedan: This is the entry point and the best-value choice if you want the core M5 formula with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, xDrive all-wheel drive, active steering, adaptive dampers, and the standard driver-assistance suite.
• BMW M5 Touring: This adds wagon body style practicality, underfloor bracing, and a small rear spoiler, making it the pick if you want the M5’s performance with more cargo-friendly 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 be the easiest places to shop because you usually get more choice in price, mileage, and equipment. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often, which helps keep the market active.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can create better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The declines are fairly close in size, so the pattern points to broad softening rather than a sharp drop concentrated in just one year.

The 2019, 2023, and 2025 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. 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 −8.33% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% 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.

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 total system output of 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The M5 has version 8.5 of the iDrive operating system, incorporating wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, YouTube video streaming, and AirConsole gaming.
• Safety: The latest model 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.