Ask any gearhead which car encompasses all attributes, and more likely than not, they'll say the BWM M5. There have been six generations of the BMW M5 made thus far. The V8-powered E28 M5 started all the craze with its release in the mid-'80s since it had a top speed north of 150 mph, which was supercar territory at the time. Fast-forward to the mid-2000s and BMW grew tired of the V8 engine and wanted something more fruity. Therefore, E60 M5 inhabited a 500-hp V10 that beat underneath its hood. After that, BMW abandoned the idea of naturally delivered power and fitted a twin-turbocharged V8 to the next M5 called the F10 generation M5. BMW then perfected the engineering behind the twin-turbo V8 with the F10's successor, the F90 M5.
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This is where we are at today. The current-generation M5 is available in three different trim levels; the base M5, the M5 Competition, and the M5 CS. Today we'll have a closer at the F90 BMW M5 Competition, and justify why this 2022 sports sedan is worth buying over a supercar.
10 A Powerful 617-HP Twin-Turbo V8 Powers The BMW M5 Competition
As we've stated in our introduction, the latest BMW M5 Competition sports a twin-turbocharged V8. And as you could have guessed by the heading of this entry, it produces 617 hp, but that's not all.
The 4.4-liter V8 that lays underneath the M5 Comp's hood also produces 553 lb-ft of torque and has a crackling groan to it as well.
9 The BMW M5 Competition Is The Ultimate Sleeper
At first glance, the BMW M5 Competition looks like any ordinary luxury sedan with some black accents all over. But, those who know what the BMW M5 is all about, know it couldn't be further from the truth.
Without any options, the BMW M5 Competition can reach a top speed of 155 mph. However, if you were to add the optional M Driver's pack into your configuration, the M5 Comp's top speed will increase to a ludicrous 190 mph. But just how fast is it in a straight line?
8 The BMW M5 Competition Has Unbelievable Acceleration
The BMW M5 Competition comes standard with what BMW called their xDrive system. Essentially, this is a highly customizable all-wheel-drive system. This fast four-door Beemer can reach 60 mph from a stop in just over 3 seconds.
Although all four wheels receive 617 hp, with the press of a button, you can summon all the power to solely the rear wheels. This turns the sports sedan into a burnout machine, as well as a drift missile.
7 The BMW M5 Competition Is A Supercar Slayer
With a 0-60 time of around 3 seconds, and a top speed reaching the 200 mph mark, you can bet the skin of your front teeth that the BMW M5 Competition is stepping on some supercars' toes. Take for example the Lamborghini Huracan.
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The Italian-built exotic supercar can reach 60 mph from a stationary position once 3.2 seconds have elapsed. That's just 0.1 seconds quicker than the BMW M5 Comp, and since the Huracan is rear-wheel-drive, its time will be inconsistent.
6 The BMW M5 Competition Is More Affordable Than Any True Supercar
If you were to buy a brand spanking new BMW M5 Competition, you'd have a $120,000-sized dent in your wallet. Sure, that might be expensive, but hold your horses. You can pick up a used pre-facelift F90 M5 Competition for just a fraction of that without sacrificing any power.
Take a look at this 2019 BMW M5 Competition we found for sale on CarGurus. It's still powered by the same 617-hp twin-turbo V8 engine found in the facelifted model, the only difference is, this used one costs just a smidgen over $70,000. Take for example an older, more volatile supercar like the Porsche Carrera GT. The Porsche supercar can reach 60 mph from a dig in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph; however, they sometimes sell for seven figures on auction sites.
5 The BMW M5 Competition Is Practical
Don't forget, when you ignore the power output and sexy appearance of the M5 Competition, it remains a German luxury sedan. It still has four doors, space to fit five adults, and a trunk with enough space for everyone's baggage too.
Sure, its hardy V8 engine might not be the highest on fuel, but if your willpower is strong enough, it should give you around an average MPG rating of 20. Oh, and did we mention it's filled to the brim with technology and safety features too?
4 The BMW M5 Competition Is Comfortable
As we've said, the BMW M5 Competition has enough space for the whole family, but what it excels in even more is taking your family on a serene ride. The M5 Competition has adaptive dampers, and when you put them, in their softest setting, it's almost as refined as the ride in a 7-Series.
Its bolstered leather sports seats are also meant to snuggly hug you when you're dashing through corners. All of this is configurable through the M5's Drive infotainments system though.
3 The BMW M5 Competition Is More Reliable Than Most Supercars
The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 fitted to the M5 Competition is called the S63. According to owner forums, this power plant is nearly bulletproof but does cost quite a bit to keep maintained. In comparison to some more exotic sports cars like the Maserati GranTurismo, the S63 is leagues above the rest.
According to Reliabilityindex, the Maserati GranTurismo has a horrendous reliability score of 748 – the closer this score is to 0, the better. Cars like the Honda Jazz received a rating of just 10.
2 The BMW M5 Competition Is A Track Weapon
Putting the word sports sedan and track viable in the same sentence seems like a paradox, but the BMW M5 Competition is anything but conventional. In 2019, the M5 Comp had a go at the legendary Nurburgring and set a staggering lap time of 7:35.90.
For a point of reference, the Lexus LFA completed the 'Ring in 7:38, and it's a full-blown supercar with a 550-hp V10 underneath its hood. Unfortunately, the M5 Comp isn't the fastest four-door car to lap the Nurburgring, but it certainly is one of the fastest.
1 The BMW M5 Competition Is Just As Fun As A Supercar Without Compromises
Let's recap. The BMW M5 Competition is a luxurious four-door sedan with sufficient amenities for even the pickiest of buyers. However, it's not all sedated. At any time, the M5 Comp can transform from an ideal daily driver to a proper super sedan that can put the pants on some supercars.
When you buy a supercar, there are some sacrifices you have to make like a lack of practicality, expensive insurance quotes, and so on. But with the M5 Comp, your mind can lay at ease. If you've ever wanted a car that can do everything, the BMW M5 Competition is one of your best choices, if not your best.