This is the new BMW M5 and everything you want to know about it! From a full in-depth walkaround to hot laps at Estoril and driving on the countryside roads. With the 6th generation F90 M5 now featuring BMW M xDrive all-wheel-drive, it offers a combination of driving modes in harmony with 600 horsepower from the biturbo V8. Let's find out what it's all about!
Who cares about the value in 10 years? Do you really think anyone buys this to own more than 2-3 years until time for a new toy?? Sounds like a poor person thinking. Its a M5 man!
ferrari458speciale fan I’m gonna have to agree even though i’ve grown into an AMG fan. The new E63 looks like shit compared to the previous generation E63 facelift. Very, very sad.
the legend benzes front,interior, and sound are way better (you could argue the interior and sound alone wins the competition). Benz always sucked at comming up with decent rear lights tho, I give you that one :p
Shmee! Thank you for not pushing merch and bullshit down our throats. You're for sure the "dad" of TH-cam car reviews but you're consistent and I'm always throwing thumbs up your way. Cheers.
Hi Tim. I live 30min away from Estoril racetrack. I didn't know BMW was testing there, I prefer the M5 for sure, but i'm sad to see that the looks are still too "normal". Just looks like a normal 5 series with a sport pack :( Next time you come to Portugal, just say something. You got some fans over here too :)
Hi Tim, must say, your on track commentary really stood out.Enjoyed it a lot, seems much more enthusiastic and spontaneous than other reviews I've seen you do.
The Truth don’t know what you’re talking about... everyone is saying the M5 is the more refined car. They both do different things. The AMG is loud and extravagant. For people who need attention from others to feel good. It’s mostly good in a straight line. Where the M5 is for people who appreciate cars. Who don’t mind a Lehman looking at them mistaking it for a regular 5 series. It’s the real driver focussed car with emphasis on the driving experience which consists of more than just a 400m straight
Everyone has a different choice,and every company has its speciality boththe e63 and the m5 are great cars. If you want comfort and speed the e63 is great and if you want a track toy,you should get an m5. My choice is an m5. Cuz I am an enthusiast and I don't want comfort. I want a track beast. Both the companies work hard to make cars and we should respect their work
Vagatavg Vainglory all reviews I've read have stated the M5 is more refined and comfortable and the E63 is louder and better for hooning. Either way the difference is negligible and both cars are very comfortable. If you want a track toy neither of these cars are for you... go with a 911 or something similar.
This car is very nice. I've been a BMW enthusiast since age 10, specifically an M fan! My first love was the E36 M3, then the E46... eventually, I did start to appreciate the E30, too late to acquire one before the value shot up, but I do have a special place in my heart for the E30 M3. Thanks for doing this video, your videos are great. I'm pretty sure it was you that did a vid with the audi rs4 avant mounted with paintball guns... that was great too! I think that's the first time I found u on TH-cam. Great job, objective review. When I'm 50, I'll probably buy an M5. Currently I have an E90 M3. I'm considering the new M3 CS and waiting on info on the M2 CSL. I would give my left kidney for an M3 wagon one day. Thanks again, Happy New Year!
Ben Mack it looks like the same key which has been available with 7 series since 2016 and even 5 series this year so probably nothing new to the reviewer. It is cool but I guess a hassle to charge everyday.
Ben Mack it looks like the same key which has been available with 7 series since 2016 and even 5 series this year so probably nothing new to the reviewer. It is cool but I guess a hassle to charge everyday.
Sat in both the M5 and E63S at the LA auto show the other day and have to say the Merc has the win as far as the interior goes. These cars are so close in performance that its really just a preference in esthetics.
Having driven this model I think one of the best things about this car is how big it is and spacious it is but at the same time so agile. The 600bhp is plentiful and you need a lot of money to run this car, especially where on the autobahn it can easily drink up to 18L/100 and you are not putting any standard 95 fuel in there anymore. The amount of technology makes this car even more expensive for repairs.
EXCELENTE VIDEO MAITE! This is one of the best videos on BMW M5 on TH-cam! Fun but precise on facts.. I subscribed to your channel because of this video... Keep up the good work!
Great video Shmee! Didnt realise (and probably should being an M-Car owner) that this new M5 isn't using the DCT system. Really cant wait to see one of the new M5's in person!
Petko Krushev Agreed. People thought it was ugly when it was released, much like the rest if Bangles designs, but it has aged so well. It could be released today.
This new m5 will hopefully bring back bmw to their roots with a focus on excitement and driver enjoyment. A lot of these cars have become generic and dull, but this new generation f90 seems like it’s a leap in the right direction.
I love how different and similare are the 3 Big german super sedans. The rs6, e63s and m5 have nearly the same power, the same engine type, the same transmission, the same size etc. But from a driving point of view they're really different. The rs6 is all about control, the e63s is all about brutal power, and the m5 is all about driving pleasure.
Great intro to the new M5 Tim, a fun day for sure. The F10 is a great generation of the M5, obviously the F90 has moved on though, most notably the addition of M xDrive. Question; is it worth/sensible/or not so much, to upgrade to the new M5 from an F10 or to just stick with the F10 for longer? I'm really not sure, can't figure that one out. Cheers!
Very informative video. Sad thing is that even though I like almost everything about the new M5, I don't like the new front. Previous gen looked better, just my opinion.
I think it’d be interesting to see an M5 in your garage. Other than SOL’s M3 we don’t see many ownerships of BMW M cars. It’d be nice to see a delivery video from BMW Welt as well.
I think that BMW have really pulled it out of the bag with this new F90 M5. They were under a lot of pressure for this car to be outstanding, thanks to the E63 AMG S which really pushed the envelope of what a super saloon could do. In terms of numbers, it lags behind the E63 but I don’t think the quoted figures tell the whole story. Already Carwow have revealed it’s basically a dead heat in accelerative terms. I also think BMW have done a good job with the looks as well. Some are commenting that it looks slightly bland, but remember the M5 was always intended to be a “wolf in sheeps clothing” or “gentleman thug” car. To me, it looks as though they were trying to recapture the spirit of the E39 with this new car. Not too brash styling, resurrecting that dark red colour which the E39 had, and if you listen carefully in the lower and mid revs it even sounds quite like the E39 (artificially of course). Personally I think this new generation will be very sought after in years to come. Well done BMW. For those who have £90,000 burning a hole in their pocket, choosing between this and the Mercedes must be torture!
pick up definitely sounds more responsive and a throatier v8 which puts you on the edge of german performance. can't wait to see it in person. Tim does BMW plan to do a Frozen edition series down the line seeing that the previous gen was featured in that spec?
Right now I have a 2015 428i xDrive Gran Coupe. My goal is to purchase the BMW M4 by the time I need a new car (about 3 years from now). But damn, I really want this M5. It’s $20k more, so I’m hoping I can afford it lol. Still love the M4 though, and realistically that may be a better fit for me because I absolutely love my 4 series now and how well it handles. It’s definitely smaller and lighter than the 5 series.
I never get tired of watching your channel. However I am jealous of all the cars you get to drive. Lol. #earlyviewcrew #earlysquad #shmeeteam #shmeegulls
3:05 the car can actually go faster but it is limited to 155 because of the law, the reason why he said the m drivers package it goes 190 is they let you drive it on a track so they set the limiter for a different limit for speed
I'd buy the Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring instead. It'll almost certainly be better for everyday use. The M5 will monster it round a track, but most performance saloon owners never take their car to the track... Also despite its comfort oriented setup, the B5 will crack 200.
e63 might be a monster but this new m5 is the more livable car..it has the performance and also comfort to be used as an everyday car whereas the e63s ride is very harsh for everyday use.
Very nice review of a wonderful car which is near perfection, but I would always go for the M550i instead as I deem it a little more handsome and decent. The M5 is more like a hooligan. BTW, are you British or American? I really like your elaborated English.
BaGGuiToruL Thanks, mate! And I can confirm that Shmee’s a Brit, I just went to his HP and all of the cars carry a British number plate. Lucky him... he owns so many cool cars.
Hey Tim. Great content as always. Just a thought of the top of my head. Since you get access to the latest and greatest, why not begin to compare cars within their own category? I mean, this new F90 M5 has as its direct competitor the Mercedes AMG E63S 4Matic+. Maybe a back to back comparison (maybe with a drag race o something of that sort) video would be awesome. Consider it? Cheers!
I'm amazed you weren't sick to your stomach after sitting in the back while the car was drifting. I was at the M Performance school and doing that ruined me.
This is the new BMW M5 and everything you want to know about it! From a full in-depth walkaround to hot laps at Estoril and driving on the countryside roads. With the 6th generation F90 M5 now featuring BMW M xDrive all-wheel-drive, it offers a combination of driving modes in harmony with 600 horsepower from the biturbo V8. Let's find out what it's all about!
Shmee150 Such a gorgeous blue on that M5! I want it so much 😂
Shmee why don't you buy one of these they have a lot of space and the m5 sounds amazing (as a daily car)
Shmee150 Awesome video, keep up the Great work! 😍🔥
Beast.
Shmee150 do you like it better than e63 ?
The difference between the M5 and it’s rival is that the M5 will still be 30-40k in 10 years where as the E63S will be 3k and owned by Hoovie
Official LXRY You are right👍
The Truth hates BMWs so much that he watches every new BMW M5 review
I like that kind of self-destructive behavior
Official LXRY exactly. E46 M3's still look amazing and have an international fan following like other M cars. Mercedes are for granddad's.
Who cares about the value in 10 years? Do you really think anyone buys this to own more than 2-3 years until time for a new toy?? Sounds like a poor person thinking. Its a M5 man!
Rick J first of all Merc now are more beautiful than any BMW. Second, have you ever hear amg??? Maybe not.
I like the way the M5 looks more than the E63
ferrari458speciale fan in my opinion the New m5 looks like a pussy
you must be a AMG FAN BOY but im more of a M Power Fan Boy
ferrari458speciale fan
I’m gonna have to agree even though i’ve grown into an AMG fan. The new E63 looks like shit compared to the previous generation E63 facelift. Very, very sad.
The s63 coupe looks better
the legend benzes front,interior, and sound are way better (you could argue the interior and sound alone wins the competition). Benz always sucked at comming up with decent rear lights tho, I give you that one :p
Techfest in this new car, love it!
Blue car,blue glasses, blue shirt i'm blue da bu di da bu da...
Author Logitech That dude in blue
Shmee! Thank you for not pushing merch and bullshit down our throats. You're for sure the "dad" of TH-cam car reviews but you're consistent and I'm always throwing thumbs up your way. Cheers.
Well said!!
Let me know which super saloon you prefer? The M5 or the E63S? You can vote here: th-cam.com/users/shmee150community
Hi Tim. I live 30min away from Estoril racetrack. I didn't know BMW was testing there, I prefer the M5 for sure, but i'm sad to see that the looks are still too "normal". Just looks like a normal 5 series with a sport pack :( Next time you come to Portugal, just say something. You got some fans over here too :)
But unfortunately not time to meet you guys, else I would... The schedule is so tight it is impossible to make that work.
Hi Tim, must say, your on track commentary really stood out.Enjoyed it a lot, seems much more enthusiastic and spontaneous than other reviews I've seen you do.
Tim you and Joe Achilles are making me fall in love with the BMW again.
The Satin red look soo good !!
This car is legendary. Been waiting ages for this review. Hope you get one Mr Shmee
Me too, let's see!
The Truth don’t know what you’re talking about... everyone is saying the M5 is the more refined car. They both do different things. The AMG is loud and extravagant. For people who need attention from others to feel good. It’s mostly good in a straight line. Where the M5 is for people who appreciate cars. Who don’t mind a Lehman looking at them mistaking it for a regular 5 series. It’s the real driver focussed car with emphasis on the driving experience which consists of more than just a 400m straight
The Truth jou are mercedes fan boy end jou naw think jou are most clever men on vord
The iconic color for the M5 is back. The E39 still my fav M5 ever.
Everyone has a different choice,and every company has its speciality boththe e63 and the m5 are great cars. If you want comfort and speed the e63 is great and if you want a track toy,you should get an m5. My choice is an m5. Cuz I am an enthusiast and I don't want comfort. I want a track beast.
Both the companies work hard to make cars and we should respect their work
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But.. the M5 has great comfort too? I understand the e63 has a bit quieter cabin, but comfort? Hmm, idk.
Vagatavg Vainglory all reviews I've read have stated the M5 is more refined and comfortable and the E63 is louder and better for hooning. Either way the difference is negligible and both cars are very comfortable. If you want a track toy neither of these cars are for you... go with a 911 or something similar.
This car is very nice. I've been a BMW enthusiast since age 10, specifically an M fan! My first love was the E36 M3, then the E46... eventually, I did start to appreciate the E30, too late to acquire one before the value shot up, but I do have a special place in my heart for the E30 M3.
Thanks for doing this video, your videos are great. I'm pretty sure it was you that did a vid with the audi rs4 avant mounted with paintball guns... that was great too! I think that's the first time I found u on TH-cam.
Great job, objective review. When I'm 50, I'll probably buy an M5. Currently I have an E90 M3. I'm considering the new M3 CS and waiting on info on the M2 CSL. I would give my left kidney for an M3 wagon one day.
Thanks again, Happy New Year!
i like how you explained the key like it's nothing new. I've literally never seen a touch screen key before. It amazed me!
Ben Mack it looks like the same key which has been available with 7 series since 2016 and even 5 series this year so probably nothing new to the reviewer. It is cool but I guess a hassle to charge everyday.
Ben Mack it looks like the same key which has been available with 7 series since 2016 and even 5 series this year so probably nothing new to the reviewer. It is cool but I guess a hassle to charge everyday.
Sat in both the M5 and E63S at the LA auto show the other day and have to say the Merc has the win as far as the interior goes. These cars are so close in performance that its really just a preference in esthetics.
What about new Alpina B5 sedan and touring? Especially touring since BMW won't make M one.
I'll see if I can drive one at some point!
Yay! Alpina is my favourite :)
Yes, the touring is awesome.
coupes are so pointlessly unpractical compared to the touring model
#tommihommi There is no coupé of the 5 series. And yes, a touring is more practical, but a real coupé is also very nice.
Defiantly the best car TH-camr love the on depth reviews and how you actually show the interior!
Great review as always Tim! Much love from Sweden!
Having driven this model I think one of the best things about this car is how big it is and spacious it is but at the same time so agile. The 600bhp is plentiful and you need a lot of money to run this car, especially where on the autobahn it can easily drink up to 18L/100 and you are not putting any standard 95 fuel in there anymore. The amount of technology makes this car even more expensive for repairs.
EXCELENTE VIDEO MAITE!
This is one of the best videos on BMW M5 on TH-cam! Fun but precise on facts..
I subscribed to your channel because of this video... Keep up the good work!
You're the best car reviewer on youtube!
Shmee...you always look so happy !! But if you owned this M 5....you'd be very sad...
FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!
Hey, i'm from Portugal, awesome video
Finally ! the long wait is over ! thanks for this !
Next video
I bought a Bmw M5
Nope I drove a BMW M5 safety car :P
Follow up video: Why I'm selling my BMW M5
So next video after video about M5 safety car: BMW allowed me to buy M5 safety car! :D
Ubeydullah Yilmaz we all hope so
You was wrong, try again in the safety car video
Dang from Dubai to Portugal in one video. Shmee sure gets around ;)
Your best video yet. I love your attention to detail!
Shmee came 3rd as worst dressed man of the year by GQ hahaha
LUL
Lol
"The biggest compliment anyone can ever pay you is jealousy."
Shmee has the 'millionaire' Prince William dress code, alot of girls would disagree with your opinion haha
at least he started to be consider as a celebrity or even star :) Well done Tim!!
Tim you never fail to impress me with your car reviews always spot on with the info you provide us with. 👏
Awesome video, keep up the Great work!
Great video Shmee! Didnt realise (and probably should being an M-Car owner) that this new M5 isn't using the DCT system. Really cant wait to see one of the new M5's in person!
Stupid decision. Still the V10 M5 is the best M5 till date.
just because of the sound is all
No it isn't...
well tell that to the people who come up with emmission rules
M5 IS devil...
So cool...
Big up from MONACO 💜
Ah, what a beautiful machine. I will upgrade my 2014 M5 to that as soon as possible.
///M is back. The new f90 leaves the e63 in the dust
Awesome video, keep up the Great work! 😍🔥
loving your channel!! so many great posts!
Thank you
It is powerful , it looks nice but I still prefer the V10 of the M5 E60 .
Shmee doesn't smile... he schmiles.
Aaron Bennett without the c
The E60 is just beautiful!
not only beautiful....it's the best!
Petko Krushev Agreed. People thought it was ugly when it was released, much like the rest if Bangles designs, but it has aged so well. It could be released today.
I was refreshing the page waiting for this!
The Epic E Same here 🤣
The Epic E nah mate, thats the point of the M4.
amazing you can hear the shift speed difference compared to the last gen's DC's. That was a great trans's
First time Shmee has redlined a car. Well done im proud. It really shows how good of a car the M5 is to make even @Shmee drive fast
LOL I redline them often, you only never notice ;)
Shmee150 You can do better ha. You must agree. Also M5 next Shmee car???
You put the commercial right as you start the engine.... nice
2:20 '' where you have the 4.4 litre biturbo v8 that sounds something like that!'' yes its bloody quiet
Hope u enjoyed your stay in Portugal! Very nice country😉
BMW has really stepped up their interiors!
Waiting for this video !!!!! Finally here!!!
Aint no other car can put such a smile on your face for the whole time driving it.
Gosh! Cant wait for the autobahn driving! Greetings from POV autobahn videos :)
This car is awesome
Tim, you need a BMW in your garage bruv!! :D Great video mate.
Chemi trails are strong in this one Luke
Such a gorgeous blue on that M5! I want it so much 😂
E60 M5 V10 will always be more special! Great review though!
The stock sound of the new M5 ist impressive. I really would like to hear the sound with a modified exhaust. I recommend Capristo.
This new m5 will hopefully bring back bmw to their roots with a focus on excitement and driver enjoyment. A lot of these cars have become generic and dull, but this new generation f90 seems like it’s a leap in the right direction.
Awesome love watching your reviews
Very interested in a head to head of the E63 and the M5. Both have this trick awd, rwd system and one will surely be victorious
Brilliant car would recommend definitively
I love how different and similare are the 3 Big german super sedans. The rs6, e63s and m5 have nearly the same power, the same engine type, the same transmission, the same size etc.
But from a driving point of view they're really different.
The rs6 is all about control, the e63s is all about brutal power, and the m5 is all about driving pleasure.
that blue is really nice 😎
The interrior seats are stunishing
Great intro to the new M5 Tim, a fun day for sure. The F10 is a great generation of the M5, obviously the F90 has moved on though, most notably the addition of M xDrive. Question; is it worth/sensible/or not so much, to upgrade to the new M5 from an F10 or to just stick with the F10 for longer? I'm really not sure, can't figure that one out. Cheers!
Amazing video...🤩🤩🤩🤩
Excellent comprehensive review!
Awesome video Tim. It`s great to see a bit of track driving. Do you still race with mini coopers and with the audi tt? Cheers.
Nope not anymore
Very informative video. Sad thing is that even though I like almost everything about the new M5, I don't like the new front. Previous gen looked better, just my opinion.
Paint is absolutelu awesome ! If only they would make an estate version of that car too.
Lightunseen alpina does it
I think it’d be interesting to see an M5 in your garage. Other than SOL’s M3 we don’t see many ownerships of BMW M cars. It’d be nice to see a delivery video from BMW Welt as well.
0:55-1:00 get your umbrellas out 😂
Just happened to see the same car at BMW of North America. Car is sweet, I Need to drive it.
Sehr Schöner Wagen !!! BMW nachwievor in unseren Herzen
28:43 - Did Shmee just quote Big Shaq? 😂
I think that BMW have really pulled it out of the bag with this new F90 M5. They were under a lot of pressure for this car to be outstanding, thanks to the E63 AMG S which really pushed the envelope of what a super saloon could do.
In terms of numbers, it lags behind the E63 but I don’t think the quoted figures tell the whole story. Already Carwow have revealed it’s basically a dead heat in accelerative terms.
I also think BMW have done a good job with the looks as well. Some are commenting that it looks slightly bland, but remember the M5 was always intended to be a “wolf in sheeps clothing” or “gentleman thug” car. To me, it looks as though they were trying to recapture the spirit of the E39 with this new car. Not too brash styling, resurrecting that dark red colour which the E39 had, and if you listen carefully in the lower and mid revs it even sounds quite like the E39 (artificially of course).
Personally I think this new generation will be very sought after in years to come. Well done BMW.
For those who have £90,000 burning a hole in their pocket, choosing between this and the Mercedes must be torture!
M5 nice love it looks great in the blue 👍👍
pick up definitely sounds more responsive and a throatier v8 which puts you on the edge of german performance. can't wait to see it in person. Tim does BMW plan to do a Frozen edition series down the line seeing that the previous gen was featured in that spec?
BEST CAR IN THE WORLD.....
I LOVE THIS CAR.....BMW ///M5.
MY DREAM CAR...I WILL BUY THIS CAR AT ANY COST ......AV5'S FUTURE CAR
What a sound what a beast
Right now I have a 2015 428i xDrive Gran Coupe. My goal is to purchase the BMW M4 by the time I need a new car (about 3 years from now).
But damn, I really want this M5. It’s $20k more, so I’m hoping I can afford it lol.
Still love the M4 though, and realistically that may be a better fit for me because I absolutely love my 4 series now and how well it handles. It’s definitely smaller and lighter than the 5 series.
I never get tired of watching your channel. However I am jealous of all the cars you get to drive. Lol.
#earlyviewcrew #earlysquad #shmeeteam #shmeegulls
Thanks for the support, it's really appreciated
Doesn't look mean enough...fenders should be flared more and 21 inch wheels
don't forget the M5 is supposed to be a sleeper car, sort of a wolf in sheep's clothing
Maybe you should apply for a Sr. Design Engineer at BMW, because your amazing talent shows.
That’s the way M-Cars should look like...nit too aggressiv
Tony Tanti there is a reason why BMW made it like that.
Love these reviews!! Tim I hope you have an Urus review in the pipeline!!!!!!
I hope so too :)
3:05 the car can actually go faster but it is limited to 155 because of the law, the reason why he said the m drivers package it goes 190 is they let you drive it on a track so they set the limiter for a different limit for speed
So you're saying there are two MDM modes? The first is MDMA and the other is MDMB? Speeds will get quite high then!
the classic shmee blue sweatshirt is back !
Damn I’m early, great video btw!
Thanks for watching so early!
Pretty cool that you can switch it between rwd awd etc
that's awesome I wish I could've met you because I live in Portugal near Estoril
Nice color :)
E 63 AMG S for me all day. Sounds way better and looks stunning
checkerbecker looks like a e300 with flared fenders nothing special about it's looks
Kushal Betgov lol and an m5 doesn’t look like a 5 series with the Same shit?
I'd buy the Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring instead. It'll almost certainly be better for everyday use. The M5 will monster it round a track, but most performance saloon owners never take their car to the track... Also despite its comfort oriented setup, the B5 will crack 200.
Wonder will it live with the E63s which after all its what its going to compete with for customers. That E63s is a monster
e63 might be a monster but this new m5 is the more livable car..it has the performance and also comfort to be used as an everyday car whereas the e63s ride is very harsh for everyday use.
An M5 in blue is your car.. make it happen !
5:30 Spitting bars, literally
Shmee what color is your M5 going to be? I’m debating on buying one or waiting for the AMG GTs coupè
Very nice review of a wonderful car which is near perfection, but I would always go for the M550i instead as I deem it a little more handsome and decent. The M5 is more like a hooligan.
BTW, are you British or American? I really like your elaborated English.
Claus0773 I think he is British...when i started to watch him like 2 years ago,he was spotting supercars or hypercars în London....
BaGGuiToruL Thanks, mate! And I can confirm that Shmee’s a Brit, I just went to his HP and all of the cars carry a British number plate. Lucky him... he owns so many cool cars.
Claus0773 yes...my father is struggling to buy a mondeo....passat A4 or somethink like that :))
BaGGuiToruL No worries, young friend! I don‘t even have a car, but at least we have YT access to keep us dreaming... ;-)
Hey Tim. Great content as always. Just a thought of the top of my head.
Since you get access to the latest and greatest, why not begin to compare cars within their own category? I mean, this new F90 M5 has as its direct competitor the Mercedes AMG E63S 4Matic+. Maybe a back to back comparison (maybe with a drag race o something of that sort) video would be awesome. Consider it?
Cheers!
If possible I will :)
I'm amazed you weren't sick to your stomach after sitting in the back while the car was drifting. I was at the M Performance school and doing that ruined me.