New BMW M5 for Sale nearWest End, NC

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 $86,505, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $74,975. 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 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M5 for its exhilarating performance, powerful engines, remarkable acceleration, and strong handling. The model also earns recurring praise for its luxurious interiors and the way it blends driving excitement with daily comfort.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on high ownership costs, fuel economy, and ride or cabin character that can feel firm or dramatic depending on the model year.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M5 for its thrilling performance, powerful engines, and luxurious interiors. Across the model years in the data, the car’s core appeal stays centered on speed, handling, and a premium driving experience.

• 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 come with maintaining a complex luxury sedan.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.9% — 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: This is the entry point, and it brings the plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain, xDrive all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, active steering, strong brakes, and the full suite of adjustable chassis and powertrain settings. It suits you if you want the core M5 experience with the broadest balance of performance and everyday usability.
• BMW M5 Touring: This adds the wagon body style, underfloor bracing, and a small rear spoiler above the tailgate, giving you more practicality while keeping the same performance hardware. It is the best-value choice if you want the M5’s speed with extra 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 draw more shoppers because they usually offer more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broader selection of trims, colors, and equipment combinations.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows a clear downward move across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, so the pattern points to broad softening rather than one standout year moving much more sharply than the others.

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 −8.08% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare mix of supercar pace and everyday comfort, which makes it easy to live with even when you’re shopping for a high-performance sedan.

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 total system output of 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The M5’s high-tech powertrain and chassis are matched by a high-tech interface, including the standard BMW Curved Display, iDrive 8.5, 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.