Introduced in 1984, the letter-and-number pairing of M5 has sparked thrills and ignited excitement in the hearts of performance enthusiasts and BMW fans worldwide. The M5 is the halo variant of BMW’s popular 5-Series, a mid-size or executive luxury car. Availing yourself to an M5 means that you’re getting a fine driving machine with bucketloads of performance and capability, wrapped up in a spacious four-door package, and offering most, if not all, of BMW’s luxury appointments, fine finishings, and technological advancements. This super-sedan comes with the Driving Assistance Package, Executive Package, Competition Package, and a snarling twin-turbo V8 to behold. In short, it’s the perfect family car for a driving enthusiast with a partner and kids in tow.

Exterior and Interior
This 2023 BMW M5 Competition comes from the F90 era, which ran between 2017 and 2023. Wearing a Tanzanite Blue Metallic II paint code, this car looks breathtaking, with its 20-inch M Y-spoke forged bi-color wheels, signature BMW kidney grilles, M Shadowline headlamps with L-shaped daytime running lights, and of course, discrete M5 badging where necessary. This is a car that doesn’t need to shout potency, because it conveys it in a subtle manner. Perhaps the most significant sign of performance to the uninitiated would be the four tailpipes at the rear. The interior of this 2023 BMW M5 Competition comes in Silverstone Full Merino Leather. As you’d expect, that means soft and supple Merino leather coats the five seats, the front ones are power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated too. Then, you’ll find BMW’s signature iDrive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, hooked up to a sublime Bowers & Wilkins diamond high-end speaker system. A digital gauge cluster faces the driver, who will be gripping a heated multifunction steering wheel. Four-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable, and there are plenty of USB and USB-C charging ports too.

Engine
The 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower twin-turbo V8 under the hood of this 2023 BMW M5 Competition is an absolute beast, providing up to 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque in Competition Package form. Power goes to the rear wheels through a super-slick ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox with manual shifting via steering wheel-mounted paddles. The car also comes with M Compound brakes with red calipers, which are crucial when you’ve got 0-60 mph performance in the low 3-second range, and a potential unlimited top speed in excess of 200mph.