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Used 2021 BMW M5 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 BMW M5 is available in a single trim level. Power comes from a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine (600 horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic sends power to all four wheels.

M5
Comes well appointed with standard feature highlights that include:

  • 19-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • Power trunklid
  • Keyless ignition and entry
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front sport seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Wireless charging pad

Every M5 also comes with these advanced safety features:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Automatic high beams
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The optional Competition package increases power output to 617 hp and adds:

  • Special 20-inch wheels
  • Dark exterior accents
  • Lowered sport suspension
  • Sport exhaust system
  • Front sport seats
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Unique M Sport seat belts

Other bundled option include:
Driving Assistance Plus package

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Forward collision avoidance (helps mitigate an accident by proactively swerving, if appropriate, to avoid a front collision)
  • Front cross-traffic alert (warns of potential side collisions at intersections)
  • Emergency stop assistance (senses if the driver is incapacitated and pulls the car over to the right while slowing to a stop with the emergency flashers activated)

Executive package

  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Front-seat massage functions
  • Sunshades for rear passengers
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Dashcam-like drive recorder

M Driver's package

  • Increased top speed
  • One day of high-performance driving instruction

Stand-alone options include:

  • Carbon-ceramic brake rotors
  • Sunroof
  • Premium Bowers & Wilkins audio

Which M5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Since there's only one trim level for the BMW M5, you're left to decide which options to add. For the rare driver who seeks even more performance, the Competition package is a worthy addition. We'd also add the Driving Assistance Plus package for the adaptive cruise control and other features that reduce the demands on drivers.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Okeechobee, FL
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M5 Base
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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 @ 6,000 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
4,345 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
Height
57.8 in.
Length
196.4 in.
Wheelbase
117.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.0 cu. ft.
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®
$99,859
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.33
Depreciation
$35,330
Financing
$10,591
Taxes & Fees
$4,309
Fuel
$18,309
Insurance
$6,477
Maintenance
$16,103
Repairs
$8,740
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Colors

Interior
Smoke White/Black Full Merino (Individual), premium leather
Aragon Brown Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino w/Midrand Beige, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino (Individual), premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Aragon Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Alvite Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Alpine White
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
Motegi Red Metallic
Brands Hatch Grey Metallic