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 $93,272, and its year-round low is $73,009.19. That spread shows how much pricing can vary by generation and model year, so it pays to compare carefully. 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 a long track record of speed, comfort, 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, sharp handling, and luxurious interiors. Across the model line, the car also stands out for blending serious performance with a practical four-door layout, which gives you a rare mix of excitement and daily usefulness.

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 high ownership costs, polarizing design choices, and ride quality that can feel firm in some versions.

27.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the M5 highly, and the recurring praise centers on its powerful engines, strong handling, and upscale cabin experience. Expert reviews also reinforce the M5’s appeal as a well-rounded performance sedan with serious capability and advanced engineering.

• 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 more to upkeep and prior care than to the badge itself, so a clean history and careful inspection matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 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 wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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 starting point if you want the core M5 formula with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, xDrive all-wheel drive, active steering, adaptive dampers, and strong standard braking hardware. It suits you if you want the best-value entry into the lineup.
• BMW M5 Touring: This adds wagon body style practicality, underfloor bracing, and a small rear spoiler above the tailgate, while keeping the same performance hardware and luxury-performance character. It suits you if you want the most versatile body style in the range.

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 choices, which makes it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually find a broader mix of listings.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows a clear downward move across the listed model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the newer years, while the oldest listed year has the smallest change. That pattern suggests recent-model M5s have become more attainable without losing the model’s core appeal.

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 −7.37% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare blend of supercar-level pace and everyday sedan usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, 14.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 717 horsepower, and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• Safety: 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.