Used BMW 5-Series M5 (2011 - 2016) Costs 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 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure 3 out of 5 Running costs On an average run the M5 should return 28.5mpg. That’s a very optimistic figure because that accelerator pedal is very tempting. Insurance costs will be high as will servicing costs but it'll hold its value well. Summary Running Costs Servicing period Variable Warranty Three years/60,000 miles Road tax (12 months) £565.00 - £565.00 Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size. Full running costs data 3 out of 5 Green credentials < 100A 101 - 110B 111 - 120C 121 - 130D 131 - 140E 141 - 150F 151 - 165G 166 - 175H 176 - 185I 186 - 200J 201 - 225K 226 - 255L232 256+M CO2 emission figure (g/km) Fuel economy rating The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model. Emissions summary Emissions are high at 232g/km, which sounds a lot but the CO2 emissions have tumbled thanks to stop/start technology. Compare this M5 with the previous V10 and you’ll notice that it emitted 344g/km: that’s a staggering reduction of 112g/km. It’s certainly getting greener. Find the exact engine and CO2 Back to: Comfort Continue to: Safety & Reliability Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more BMW 5-Series cars for sale We have 37 models like this for sale. Find BMW 5-Series cars for sale