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Why Lease The M5 Saloon?

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BMW M5 Saloon Review 2023

The BMW M5 Saloon is the ultimate rock-and-roll saloon car; it's fast, looks good, and gets heads turning. The M5 Saloon comes with a rapid V8 engine, a superb interior, and immense build quality.  

Rivals to the M5 Saloon include the Audi RS 7 Sportback, Jaguar XF Saloon, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon. 

Our BMW M5 Saloon review covers:

BMW M5 Saloon Key Features

  • Aggressive exterior with gloss black grille and dual twin tailpipes
  • Fantastic interior with loads of premium materials 
  • 530-litre boot 
  • 4.4-litre V8 engine 
  • One trim level 

BMW M5 Saloon Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • Rapid performance 
  • Luxurious interior 
  • Looks amazing

Cons:

  • Very expensive 
  • Can be frustrating at low speeds
  • Thirsty V8 engine 

Design, Practicality and Boot Space

Since we first saw the M5 Saloon in 2018, it's now in its sixth generation. Yes, six generations in just five years. One thing that's been consistent is its aggressive exterior styling. Looking like a pack-a-punched version of the 5 Series, the M5 Saloon has a gloss black kidney front grille, a large rear air diffuser, and two twin tailpipes. 

Because of its rapid performance, you kind of forget that the M5 Saloon is a four-door saloon, so there's a decent amount of practicality. There's plenty of room in the front for a pair of adults, while the rear doors open nice and wide and reveal a spacious row of seats with plenty of legroom. It's more spacious than the Mercedes E-Class Saloon

BMW M5 Saloon exterior

Open the boot, and you get 530 litres of space, which can be extended with the rear seats folded down. This is on par with the Mercedes E-Class Saloon and Jaguar XF Saloon

Interior and Trims

The M5 Saloon's cabin is top-notch. There are no cheap plastics at all, with an abundance of high-quality materials such as soft-touch plastics, shiny gloss black plastics, and Alcantara leather. Everything also feels built to last and will certainly last for the duration of your lease. 

You get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the dash that has a DAB radio, smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth, and sat-nav. It's one of the best systems on the market. It has easy-to-follow menus and is responsive to touch. 

Just one trim level is available for the M5 Saloon. 

It has 20-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, an M Sport spoiler, ambient interior lighting, heated electric leather seats, four-zone automatic air conditioning, sat-nav with real-time traffic information, a Harman Kardon stereo, wireless phone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, surround-view cameras, and keyless entry. 

Power and Performance

Under the bonnet, you get a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that has all-wheel drive and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The engine certainly doesn't disappoint. It packs a whopping 625hp and shoots from 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds. Complementing the sheer power of the engine are carbon fibre parts, including the entire bonnet, mirror caps, rear spoiler, and rear diffuser to help reduce weight. 

Given the M5 Saloon's performance, it should come as no surprise that it's a thirsty unit, returning a fuel economy of just 25mpg. 

BMW M5 Saloon interior

On the road, the M5 Saloon is a seriously fast and engaging drive; however, it still fits the bill when you want some practicality. At lower speeds around town, the M5 Saloon's steering is nice and light, helping to alleviate any problems caused by its wide turning circle. You'll also find its suspension pretty good, and you can soften the ride with the adaptive suspension. 

As expected, the M5 Saloon has no issues whatsoever getting up to motorway speeds. However, what comes as a surprise is how good of a cruiser it is. The cabin is comfortable to relax in, and although there's a bit of road noise, it's decent for a road trip. 

Get on a twisty road or a track, and the M5 Saloon is a beast. It shoots off the line instantly and is also very good at cornering. Because of the standard four-wheel drive system, it's got lots of road grip and feels light. 

Leasing vs Buying

Prices for the new BMW M5 Saloon start from £108,300.00 OTR* or to lease from £1,133.85 per month.

Looking to get behind the wheel of the BMW M5 Saloon? Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is one of the UK's largest car leasing brokers and offers a range of leasing deals to suit your every need.

Leasing may be cheaper than an outright purchase, thanks to a low initial deposit and fixed monthly rentals.

*' On the road' price correct at time of publication and includes one year's road fund license, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change; always check with your nearest retailer.  

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