BMW F10 M5: The Reimagined E39. Shooting Brake’s UK Road Review

The BMW F10 M5 was a radical departure from previous M cars. Now turbocharged with electronic power steering, the F10 M5 was designed to be faster than its predecessor whilst meeting increasingly stringent ecological requirements. It also attempted to answer many of the questions left by its radical, beguiling, if flawed, E60 predecessor.

As a result, the F10 M5 was now easy to steer around town due to the DCT gearbox and torquier in the mid-range thanks to a Hot-V turbocharged setup. With a renewed focus on effeciency and comfort, did the F10 M5 still have it’s edge?

[markbgregory]

I actually brought this car and its fantastic. I paid 20k for it and I think it was a bargain, I've previously had Mercedes E63s which cost me 68k and I actually prefer the M5. I change my car as often as my socks but I might actually keep this one for longer than 6 months for once!

[ghaleboncars]

I've been wanting to try a modern M car for ages, and this F10 M5 was no disappointment. Beyond the usual M refinements, the fireworks generated from that torquey turbo V8 was incredible and made for an entertaining experience in itself. The fact that the 550BHP S63 connects to such a great chassis is the cherry on top. On a cold rainy day like that, I simply didn't want to get out of it - the interior ambience and refined cabin makes for an incredible place to pass the time. It's probably a bit big for my needs, but those in the market for a full size saloon should look no further...

[TheVagitarian]

I bought my F10 M5 6 months ago, with just quality motor oil and a mid pipe im at the power level of the current F90 M5 if not a bit quicker since I beat a 2020 E63S AMG. Crazy this car was way ahead of its time, and competes with todays cars for half the price.

[theunitedway]

My guy Ifti once again smashed it. I really like this car. ❤

[ppie]

your description of steering feel is so thorough and helpful. ive been convincing myself on this car for a while. It will be a total shock coming from a Z3 but Im excited.

[shivvashishthabhargava]

Beautiful M5! The complete package! Love your review and the Frozen Blue beauty! <3

[craigrimmer]

Brilliant review, 1st one of yours I've ever seen, made me really want to buy an M5, my last BMW was a 1986 M535i🤣

[shabirebrahim]

Awesome review Mr G! What a machine. Always wanted one of these...

[hybridpower]

Great video! I have owned two of these f10 m5s and you have summed the car up well.

[petrolsunny]

Thought I recognised the plate :) Excellent video and a great run through of the magic that is the F10 M5.

[nicholasfiltz]

Picking up my F10 M5 in two weeks and i can not wait. Ive aleays dreampt of owning an m5. I truly is the perfect all around vehicle. Plus ill have a little stage 2 tune one top of it 😎

[someguycalledrileyj]

Wow. Very good in depth review. Nice man

[schmuck]

Good review. I’ve had mine for 8yrs and probably will just keep it.Great car fantastic all rounder. By the way, it has a fully hydraulic steering set up where the pressure in the system is varied depending on speed and what setting has been chosen (servotronic). The pressure in the system is adjusted through electronic modules but that isn’t an electronically assisted setup, which uses motors. Having said all of that, the steering feel still isn’t that great!

[jakebennett]

Great video! So cool to see someone objectively reviewing a car without creating all kinds of imaginary criteria that a "proper M car" needs to have.

[Kujam]

Love my m5! Been 6 months and I haven't driven it with the Traction off. Below 70mph, 5k rpm above, it will wag its tail

[aaronhedvat]

i went from that jag in my pfp to a 2016 f10 m5 C and i will say its a world of difference. I have driven a lot of crazy and exotic cars and the M5 is one of the most fun. Its a big comfy daily car with a lot of power and amazing handling. I do wish I could have gotten something as nutty as the CLS63, but when you drive that car you don't have as much confidence to toss it around. the M5 you feel confident throwing it around.

[aadetale]

Wonderful review. Would love to hear your thoughts on a GS F if you could get your hands on one.

[abionic]

6:16 the f10 m5 actually has hydraulic steering. its the normal 5 series that has the electric one

[eoghankelly]

I’m strongly considering pulling the trigger on one this week I’m caught between f10 or the e90, I know it 2 completely different cars but you can’t beat the M5 bang for your buck power output

[normaneffsstthomas]

That number plate looks familiar essentially the last 3. UVC 🤔