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Used 2018 BMW M5 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 BMW M5 is a four-door, five-seat sedan. It comes in only one primary configuration, and is equipped with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends the power to all four wheels.

Standard feature highlights include 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, adaptive LED headlights, a power trunklid, 20-way power front seats, a head-up display, heated steering wheel and front seats, ambient interior lighting, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen-based navigation system. For the audio system, the M5 comes with a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system. Standard safety features include front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection and front collision mitigation.

There are two option packages. The Driving Assistance Plus package enhances the onboard safety package by adding active lane keeping assist, front and rear cross traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. The Executive package adds a smorgasbord of luxury features such as four-zone climate control, power rear sunshade with manual side window shades, ventilated and massaging front seats and heated rear seats, wireless phone charging, an onboard LTE data modem, soft-close doors, automatic parking, and a surround-view camera system.

Finally, numerous stand-alone options that span performance, luxury and safety features are available. These include larger 20-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, night vision, Apple CarPlay connectivity, a rear-seat entertainment system, a sunroof, and a 16-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

Which M5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's only one version of the M5, so getting one largely comes down to picking the colors you want. Two packages are available: the Driving Assistance Plus and the Executive. Both are worth getting if you want to burnish your M5's luxury pedigree. Apple CarPlay is oddly optional, but it's an obvious need if you own an iPhone. The carbon-ceramic brakes aren't needed unless you're planning on doing high-performance track events with your M5.

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Columbus, OH
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
optional
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
600 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
4.4 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/40R19 (FRONT) 285/40R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
302 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
41.3 ft.
Curb weight
4,387 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
Height
58.0 in.
Length
195.5 in.
Wheelbase
117.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.7 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Interior
Aragon Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Aragon Brown Full Merino, premium leather
Caramel/Black Full Merino (Individual), premium leather
Smoke White/Black Full Merino (Individual), premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino (Individual), premium leather
Silverstone Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Bluestone Metallic
Almandine Brown Metallic
Rhodonite Silver Metallic
Singapore Gray Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Alpine White
Azurite Black Metallic
Champagne Quartz Metallic
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic