New 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 $97,201, and its year-round low is $72,930.29. That spread shows how much pricing varies by generation and model year, with newer examples commanding the highest averages. 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 earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and its appeal is built around performance, luxury, 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 acceleration, powerful engines, and handling that makes it feel special to drive. They also highlight the luxury interiors and the way the car blends speed with comfort and practicality.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are high ownership costs, polarizing design on newer models, and ride quality that can feel firm in some versions.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BMW M5 as a rewarding performance sedan with strong power, luxury, and driving excitement. Expert commentary also points to a well-rounded formula that combines speed, handling, and everyday usability.

• 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 mainly to the M5’s high-performance complexity and the need for careful maintenance and a clean history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2016 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.

Which BMW M5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 BMW M5 offers these trims:

• BMW M5 sedan: This is the starting point and the best-value choice if you want the core M5 experience with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, xDrive all-wheel drive, and the full set of performance hardware.
• BMW M5 Touring: Choose this if you want the same performance and technology with the added practicality of the wagon body style.

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 get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract more deal opportunities simply because there are more listings in the market.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows that prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are all single-digit, so the market is easing rather than dropping sharply. That pattern suggests you may have some room to negotiate while still shopping from a relatively stable pricing base.

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 −7.55% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.7% 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-car comfort, and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The M5 uses a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, an eight-speed automatic transmission, a plug-in hybrid system, 717 horsepower, and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The M5 has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, YouTube video streaming, and AirConsole gaming.
• Safety: 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.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.