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2020 BMW M5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Three and a half decades ago, BMW created the definitive luxury super sedan with the M5. To celebrate the model’s 35th birthday, BMW debuts the limited-production “Edition 35 Years” M5 for 2020.
Based on the high-performance M5 Competition, the Edition 35 Years distinguishes itself with special Frozen Dark Grey II paint, 20-inch alloy wheels finished in Graphite Grey, high-gloss black brake calipers, and badge delete on the trunk. There are more special touches on the inside, such as black leather M Sport seats with contrast beige stitching, “M5 Edition 35 Jahre” engravings on the door sill plates and center console, and a gold anodized finish on the center console, door trim, and instrument panel. The Edition 35 Years also comes standard with the otherwise optional Executive Package and M Driver’s Package. Production is limited to 350 units worldwide. The rest of the M5 lineup consists of either Standard or Competition trim.
All M5s come with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. In the standard car, the engine makes 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque and pairs with an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission. The Competition features the same engine but with 617 hp and 553 lb-ft. An M Driver’s Package, which comes standard on the Edition 35 Years trim, raises the electronic speed limiter from 155 mph to 189 and includes a voucher for an M Driver’s School session at one of the BMW Performance Centers in the US.
Although the M5 is a large, comfortable sedan, it’s also track-capable with a transmission oil cooler, an active M differential, and optional carbon-ceramic brakes. The M5 Competition sits about 7 millimeters lower than the standard car and has stiffer suspension. The EPA rates the M5 at just 17 mpg combined.
The base version gets wireless-device charging, a Harman Kardon stereo, leather upholstery, and 20-way power heated front seats. The Executive Package, which comes standard on the Edition 35 Years M5, dresses things up further with soft-close doors, a power rear sunshade, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 4-zone automatic climate control, and a surround-view camera. The M5 comes with BMW’s latest iDrive 7 operating system as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch center display.
The M5 hasn’t been crash-tested on its own, but the standard 5 Series, on which the M5 is based, gets the highest available Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The M5 also comes standard with blind-spot monitors, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and a head-up display (HUD). Adaptive cruise control and adaptive lane control are optional extras.
The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S and Porsche Panamera Turbo are both equally ferocious 4-doors that compete with the M5.
User reviews for 2020 BMW M5
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by Ahmad S
Jun 23, 2023
Fun car to drive. Luxurious and sporty. Best of both worlds.Jun 23, 2023
by Tamar G
Jun 08, 2023
My dream car I can’t wait to drive her Jun 08, 2023
by Roy B
Jul 06, 2022
Great car. Excellent performance. Super color. The best car I’ve ever owned. Jul 06, 2022
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2020 BMW M5 Pricing
Original MSRP
$102,700 to $110,000Price range
$59,931 to $64,577Average price on CG
$59,931YoY price change
$64,474 to $59,931Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: carbon · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: carbon · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse