Many years have passed since the M subsidiary of BMW introduced its famous M5 sports sedan, yet its appeal hasn't diminished — not even for a bit. In fact, the BMW M5 gets more capable and handsome every year, turning all heads around with its thrilling body styling and performance.
But to be completely honest here, most of us would probably blow all our savings on the Competition trim, no matter how well the standard sedan performs and looks. The BMW M5 Competition still gets a power boost and gorgeous styling updates no gearhead can stay immune to.
This year, we've also got an opportunity to see the limited-edition BMW M5 Competition Sport, which blasted 627 horsepower and cost an arm and a leg. Fortunately, in 2023, the Competition will stay where it is, though as a package and not an independent version.
If you're wondering what's there to thrill in the new BMW M5 Competition, you came to the right place. Today, we reveal our favorite features of this impressive and refined performer.
The Beastly V8 Under The BMW M5 Competition's Hood
It probably comes as no surprise that we list the engine of the BMW M5 Competition as our favorite feature for those who already know this ride well. Who wouldn't like to have the mighty twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 that's under this sports sedan's hood? In the end, this engine does produce 617 horsepower for the Competition, 17 more than in the standard trim, which should lower the 0-60 mph acceleration from an already stunning 3.2 seconds to 3.1 seconds (if not more).
Some may say that the power increase is not that significant for a price increase of $10,000. That may be true, but rumor has it that the 2023 BMW M5 Competition achieves better output and faster acceleration than officially recorded. On top of that, this sport sedan package also brings other impressive features worthy of the price tag.
Wheels, Lights, And Black Gloss Of The BMW M5 Competition
The 2023 BMW M5 already looks exquisite with its massive and sporty body and powerful stance, but the Competition package adds to the entire picture with a few special features. Firstly, there are 20-inch wheels you can get in three options: Y-spoke Forged Bi-color, Double-spoke Bi-color, and Double-spoke Black. Secondly, there is the M Sport Exhaust system to deliver a magnificent sound during your rides, as well as the MShadowline lights that make the sedan look more aggressive and ready to take on the road.
But what we equally love in this package are the high-gloss black elements such as the kidney grille frame, the side gill, and the black-chrome tailpipes. Although these enhancements may sound subtle, they beautifully complement the exterior of the base trim and make it even more appealing.
The BMW M5 Competition's extra features also extend to the interior. The package brings M Sport seats with M logos on the headrests, front seat belts with M Strips, and Merino Leather.
The M Driving System In The BMW M5 Competition
The 2023 BMW M5 Competition also takes performance to another level with the best driving technology. Thanks to the latest driving system inside the M5 sedan, both trims can provide unmatched experience on the track and the road. Moreover, drivers can engage Track Mode with the Competition package to turn off the automated system and solely focus on performance. How great is that?
Operating the driving system is easy through the 12.3-inch touchscreen at the center of the dash, but there's also a heads-up display for convenient readings during rides. The BMW's iDrive 7 Operating system with an intelligent personal assistant and gesture control also compliments the M5.
All The Tech Features We Love In The BMW M5 Competition
Of course, we love that the 2023 BMW M5 continues the trend of delivering top-notch tech for entertainment and safety purposes. Alongside the already mentioned performance-boosting features, both the regular and the Competition trim come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and My BMW App, which includes vehicle status check, location sync, and Remote Engine Start.
The 2023 BMW M5 Competition also has standard driving-assistance features to ensure more safety and convenience on daily rides. There's also an optional Driving Assistance Professional Package including Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Active Lane Keeping Assistant, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, and more.
In summary, the number and the quality of the features the BMW M5 Competition offers are significant, and we love this sports sedan for that. So again, would we spend all our money on it? Most definitely yes. The BMW M5 Competition comes to the top of our buying list for its class.