2018 BMW M5 vs. 2019 BMW M5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 BMW M5 and 2019 BMW M5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 BMW M5 and the 2019 BMW M5.
When comparing the 2018 BMW M5's and the 2019 BMW M5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 BMW M5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 BMW M5 and 2019 BMW M5 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 BMW M5's and the 2019 BMW M5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 BMW M5 is a better car than the 2019 BMW M5.
Pricing: A used 2018 BMW M5 ranges from $42,723 to $61,996 while a used 2019 BMW M5 is priced between $46,429 to $70,223.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 BMW M5 and the 2019 BMW M5 both lose 57.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M5 is 7.3 out of 10. BMW M5 is ranked 10 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW M5 is 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 BMW M5 and the 2019 BMW M5 makes 600 horsepower. Both the M5 and the M5 are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
102600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
24990 - 119800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
102700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51737
Price Range:
42723 - 61996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
28009
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
16052 - 63956
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63595
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
59207
Price Range:
46429 - 70223
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58268
# Good or Great Deals:
16
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.4 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.924124173104953
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.374808889409625
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
2019 BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base, Competition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.137 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.137 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4370 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
117.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4370 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
117.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic
Gray
Donington Grey Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic
Silver
Champagne Quartz Metallic
White
Alpine White
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic
Gray
Donington Grey Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic
Silver
Champagne Quartz Metallic
White
Alpine White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Aragon Brown / Caramel/Black / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Smoke White/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Aragon Brown / Caramel/Black / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Smoke White/Black
