New BMW M5 for Sale nearPalmdale, CA

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 $97,237, and over the past year that average reached a low of $73,360. 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 luxury-car usability and a long enthusiast following. 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. They also highlight the luxurious interiors and the way the car blends speed with everyday usability.

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, fuel-economy compromises, and ride quality that can feel firm in some versions. Design and cabin presentation also come up often as recurring talking points.

30.4% 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 feel, and expert coverage repeatedly points to the model’s broad capability and well-rounded driving character. Across the lineup, the M5 also earns strong owner satisfaction scores, which supports its reputation as a desirable performance sedan.

• 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 the M5’s high-performance hardware and the costs that can come with careful maintenance, 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 80.7% — 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 8.5 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:

• BMW M5 Sedan: The sedan is the lower-priced entry point, and it suits you if you want the core M5 performance formula with the broadest everyday appeal.
• BMW M5 Touring: The Touring adds wagon body style practicality and underfloor bracing, and it is the best-value trim if you want the M5’s performance with extra 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 be easier to shop because you usually get more choice in color, mileage, and equipment. They also tend to attract more active pricing competition, which can help you find a better deal.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are strongest on the newer examples, while the older model year in the table has the smallest drop. That pattern suggests you may have more room to negotiate on recent inventory than you would expect from a high-performance nameplate.

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 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 −8.02% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a broad blend of performance, comfort, and everyday usability that makes it easy to live with as a daily driver.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: BMW threw everything it had at the 5 Series to turn it into the M5, with 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 version 8.5 of the iDrive operating system, incorporating 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.