Used BMW 5-Series M5 (2011 - 2016) Review Review by Parkers on 18 Nov 2011 4.8 The Holy Grail, if you like, is for BMW to outstrip its own very high standards and build the best ‘M’ car ever. They probably achieved that with the 1 M Coupe launched in early 2011 but now this, the fifth generation of the M5, is seeking to take that title and there's no doubting it is a class act. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Breathtaking performance, superb handling, comfortable, excellent equipment levels Very thirsty, high emissions New price range: £72,665 - £94,325 Used price range: £13,518 - £37,550 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure The Holy Grail, if you like, is for BMW to outstrip its own very high standards and build the best ‘M’ car ever. They probably achieved that with the 1 M Coupe launched in early 2011 but now this, the fifth generation of the M5, is seeking to take that title and there's no doubting it is a class act. The M5 may no longer have a thirsty screaming V10 engine chucking out bucketloads of emissions but the truth is, it doesn’t need one.The new, muscular V8 that sits under the bonnet of this latest iteration packs an even bigger punch than the previous generation, yet it’s cleaner and more frugal. The M stable of cars from BMW has reached new heights with this model and there’s possibly not enough superlatives to describe it because it really is that good. Rivals including the Audi RS6, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the Maserati Quattroporte GTS are good cars, but it’s the M5 that's king.Read on to find out why the M5 is so good… Parkers Ratings Overall 4.8 out of 5 Performance 5 out of 5 Handling 5 out of 5 Comfort 5 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 5 out of 5 Reliability 5 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 3 out of 5 Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 5 out of 5 Equipment 5 out of 5 Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure View 21 used BMW 5-Series M5s for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 3 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on BMW 5-Series M5s Used BMW 5-Series M5 4d DCT (2013/13) Price £20,950 Save £1,010 Car Firm Ltd