BMW M5
The super-saloon reinvented — now with a plug.
CarCheckr Score
Outstanding
M5 xDrive
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- 717bhp is genuinely staggering
- Seats five in real comfort
- Electric-only mode for urban driving
- Best M5 dynamics in a generation
Watch Out For
- Heavier than predecessors at 2.4 tonnes
- Electric range is only 35 miles
- Expensive to run on petrol alone
How to Buy This Car
Our recommendation on the best way to finance your purchase.
PCP is the smart choice. BMW's GFV on the M5 is competitive, and you can upgrade to the next generation when battery technology improves.
Advantages
- Competitive BMW GFV
- Upgrade at end of term
- Spread the cost
Watch Out For
- Interest adds to total cost
- Mileage restrictions
This is our independent opinion based on the car's depreciation profile, reliability record, and typical finance rates. Always get personalised financial advice before committing.
Used Buying Guide
Buying a Used BMW M5
What to look for — and what to avoid — when buying this car on the used market.
What to look for
- G90 generation is brand new — used examples will be rare and command near-new prices initially
- F90 generation (2018–2024) offers the last pure-petrol M5 — increasingly sought after
- Competition specification adds sharper suspension and carbon ceramic brake option
- xDrive AWD makes the M5 genuinely usable year-round without compromise
- Full BMW dealer service history is essential — M5 servicing is complex and expensive
Watch-outs
- S63 V8 engine requires meticulous servicing — check oil change intervals have been followed
- Carbon ceramic brakes (optional) are very expensive to replace — verify specification
- Check for any remapping — common on M5s and can affect warranty and reliability
- F90 M5 had some rod bearing concerns at high mileage — check service history carefully
- Tyres are expensive and wear quickly — factor into running cost calculations
Our Verdict
The G90 M5 is a landmark car. BMW's first plug-in hybrid M5 produces 717bhp from a twin-turbo V8 and electric motor combination, yet still manages to feel like an M car should. The electric range is modest, but the performance is staggering — 0–62mph in 3.5 seconds from a car that seats five in genuine comfort.
How This Score Was Built
Every CarCheckr score combines multiple independent data sources, weighted by category.
Manufacturer Specs
Official performance & safety data
Owner Reports
Real-world reliability data from owners
Expert Testing
Independent road test results
Residual Values
Three-year depreciation data
Running Costs
Insurance, fuel & servicing costs
Safety Ratings
Euro NCAP crash test results
Key Details
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Year
- 2024
- Variant
- M5 xDrive
- Category
- Performance Saloon
- Price from
- £142,000
