Used BMW M5 for Sale nearTrenton, NJ

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 $93,093, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $73,310 over the past year. 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 pick if you want a high-performance sedan with serious speed and luxury appeal. 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, remarkable acceleration, and overall handling. The cabin also earns recurring praise for its luxurious feel, and the car’s blend of performance and everyday usability comes through again and again.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are high ownership costs, fuel economy compromises, and, on some years, ride firmness or design choices that may not suit every buyer.

29.5% 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 engines, and luxurious interiors. Across the model years in the data, the car also earns repeat praise for its driving excitement and overall handling.

• 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 careful maintenance and how the car was driven, so a well-documented service history matters a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.5% — 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 a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen, plus iDrive 8.5 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 14 mpg combined, 13 mpg combined, and 21.9 mpg

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 experience with the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, plug-in hybrid system, xDrive all-wheel drive, active steering, adaptive dampers, and standard six-piston front brakes.
• 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 versatility.

What BMW M5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years where you’ll find the broadest mix of trims and deal quality.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drops on newer examples suggest more room for value-conscious buyers, while the smaller declines on older examples point to steadier pricing. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers who want strong performance without paying new-car pricing.

The 2018, 2019, 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 −8.08% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare mix of high-speed performance, everyday comfort, and four-door practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: BMW threw everything it had at the 5 Series to turn it into the M5. 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, 738 pound-feet of torque, and 25 miles of EPA-rated electric range for the sedan.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.