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 $98,049, and its year-round low is $72,724.94. That spread shows how much pricing can vary by generation and model year, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up a lower entry point. 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 performance, powerful engines, luxurious interiors, and remarkable acceleration. Across the model years with expert coverage, the M5 also stands out for blending serious pace with practical four-door usability and advanced technology.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert coverage are high ownership costs, polarizing design, and some versions with harsh ride tuning or awkward dashboard layouts. 29.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BMW M5 as thrilling, powerful, and luxurious, with strong handling and a rewarding driving experience. Expert coverage also points to a well-rounded performance car that combines speed, comfort, and advanced technology.

• 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 premium running costs, so a clean history and careful maintenance matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 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 iDrive 8.5 adds 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...

• BMW M5 Sedan: This is the starting point if you want the core M5 formula with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, 717 horsepower, xDrive all-wheel drive, and the standard Curved Display and driver-assistance suite. It suits you if you want the most traditional body style and the lower starting price.
• BMW M5 Touring: This is the best-value trim if you want the same performance hardware plus the wagon body style, which adds extra versatility and a more distinctive look. It suits you if you want the M5 experience with more everyday cargo flexibility.

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-priced listings, which can make them especially appealing for used buyers.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are in the newer examples, while the older one in the table has declined more modestly. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the M5's core performance 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.

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 −7.47% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare mix of supercar-like performance, luxury-sedan comfort, and everyday usability.

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. The latter consists of an electric motor integrated with the transmission and a 14.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Total system output is 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The standard BMW Curved Display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen into one housing. 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: 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.
• 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.