BMW M5 700 mile review - Auto Express

Join Auto Express on a 700-mile roadtrip from Spain to the UK in a new BMW M5.

We've already tested the new BMW M5 both on track and on road. And yes, with a 552bhp twin-turbo V8 it has incredible performance.

But what is it like to live with and how does it cope over really long distances? Is the new BMW M5 really the continent-slayer its predecessor -- with its limited range, manic engine and firm suspension -- failed to be? There's only one way to find out: a mammoth road test from the Pyrenees in northern Spain all way back to the UK.

[iantownsend]

552 bhp as normal with M cars that's miles under the actual bhp it's said its pushing about 630 bhp

[tobym]

I own one of these as a daily driver and love it, it costs a lot to run but its an M5, its comfortable, quick, carries the family and provides interesting driving in the dry and wet! Awesome car which I can't think of a better replacement! :)

[w-james]

BMW in its natural habitat... the petrol station

[rohanuva]

wow thanks Matt, I've been waiting for this review for a very long time!

[ervisalibeaj]

Fuel is crazy in europe..117€ is equal 150$, , wen in Usa i just toped my e46zhp for under 26$.I thank God who brought me here..

[JETZcorp]

Man, it must be strange to live in a place where a 5-series is a big car that gets to boss other cars around. Where I live, if you have a Ram 1500 4x4, you still stand a very good chance of coming across something that makes you go, "Holy shit, better not fuck with THAT."

[T]

1:27 watch the van trying to pass the BMW

Van guy: come on! move that piece of (...) out of my way!!

[qwertycr]

another good review, but I would rather have the new M550D, part if the new M range, with a tri turbo engine!!

[venom]

Dude what the hell you were supposed to call me, I had my bags packed and was all excited to drive the M5. Damn you Mat.

[chrislikesbikes]

Wrong on both counts. The M5 is available in the US and the US is the only market to get a six speed manual as an option, have a look at the website.

[AutoBahnForever]

@NickJayKay it is the auto carrier for the Channel Tunnel or Chunnel train from Calais, France to some small town outside of London. It is called the ass fast and not particularly cheap.

[BestCarSound]

Nice conclusion there, completely agreed :)

[venom]

For those that do not know, the gas mileage shown here is not the same as US gas mileage. That is the Euro cycle. It is much lower when translated for the US.
So don't get excited, a V8 560 hp BMW is not getting the same gas mileage as a 4 cylinder Ford Fusion. lol

[benbay]

Who did he hit? link the point in the video when he cut through a blind bend. Thank you. I thought so.

[nishaniable]

I'm getting this car for my son when he 17 same like yours

[Wash]

@krunal467 You don't know what engine the F10 series M3 will house, and I'm pretty sure it won't be a V6 either. BMWs are known for their inline 6 cylinder engines.

[RANVAC]

3:06 that's awesome building to the left! Is it residential?

[artvertex]

This guy is seriously a good reviewer.

[benbay]

There is a broken white line in the center of the road. In the EU that means you can cross it.
If you can point to a part in the video where there is an obvious blind spot where a pedestrian could run out from, feel free to point it out, i cant see one.
Or a point where a car could come around the corner.

[drcashier]

Love the video, I wish you could do more of these.