BMW M5 vs. Ferrari F430
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M5 and Ferrari F430 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 BMW M5 and the Ferrari F430.
When we compare the BMW M5's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the BMW M5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The BMW M5 and Ferrari F430 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the BMW M5's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the BMW M5 is a better car than the Ferrari F430.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M5’s base engine makes 500 horsepower, and the Ferrari F430 base engine makes 490 horsepower. Both the M5 and the F430 are rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 315 and 402 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW M5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Ferrari F430 has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$85,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$49,354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,795 - $85,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$186,925
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$8,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$7,154 - $10,548
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,770
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ferrari F430 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ferrari F430
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 11.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ferrari F430 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
Ferrari F430 Trim Levels
Base, F1
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:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 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:
500 hp @ 7750 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 6100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.125 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
343 foot-lbs @ 5250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.153 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
204 / 315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
276 / 402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
46 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4012 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3196 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
177.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Monaco Blue Metallic
Brown
Sepang Bronze Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Red
Indianapolis Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Daytona Black
Blue
Abu Dhabi Blue / California Blue / Indigo Blue / Mirabeau Blue / Pozzi Blue / Tour de France Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Alloy Gray / Gun Metal Metallic Gray / Ingrid Gray / Silverstone Gray / Titanium Gray
Red
Burgandy Red / Corsa Red / Mugello Red / Ruby Metallic / Scuderia Red
Silver
Nurburgring Silver
White
Avus White
Yellow
Modena Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black Extended Merino Leather / Black Full Merino Leather / Black Perforated Merino Leather
Brown
Portland Brown Full Merino Leather / Sepang Extended Merino Leather / Sepang Full Merino Leather / Sepang Perf. Merino Leather
Gray
Silverstone II Extended Merino Leather / Silverstone II Full Merino Leather / Silverstone Perf. Merino Leather
Red
Indianapolis Red Full Merino Leather
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Charcoal
Brown
Natural / Sand
Gray
Dark Gray
Red
Burgundy / Red
Beige
Beige / Cream
Blue
Dark Blue / Light Blue / Medium Blue
