The 2010 BMW M5 performance sedan takes the everyday drivability of a five-passenger mid-size 5-Series and pumps it up with the high-powered, high-tech performance emanating from BMW's M Shop.
One innovative performance feature is BMW's M-Drive, which varies throttle response, raises or lowers shift points to match engine output, and stiffens or softens the car's suspension as needed. 279 different driving arrangements can be selected with M-Drive, quickly morphing the M5 from a domesticated, traffic-faring sedan to a tight-cornering performance machine.
The M5's 5-liter 500 horsepower V10 sends power to the rear wheels through either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed sequential gearbox that can be shifted via available steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
Fuel economy for the M5 is as follows:
Base MSRP for the 2010 BMW M5 is $85,500. The M5 is backed by a 4-year, 50,000-mile power train warranty.
The 2010 BMW M5, with its potent engine and versatile M-Drive system, makes for a sedan with both refined traffic manners and a driving attitude fit for the true performance enthusiast.