2016 BMW M5 review

1. Huge V8 performance 

Need to feed your wild side while still basking in the lap of luxury? The 2016 BMW M5 is the sedan for you. Your wild side will appreciate the standard 4.4L V8 engine that pumps 560 hp through a standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This all pairs with standard all-wheel drive that helps it grip and sprint to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. You can up the performance ante with the Competition Package, which adds another 15 hp to this turbocharged V8.  

2. Available manual transmission 

Finding a manual transmission in today’s vehicles is a bit of a wild goose chase, as many automakers now offer only automatic transmissions. The BMW M5 caters to your more traditional side that wants that analog connection to your vehicle with a six-speed manual transmission option. However, if you prefer less busy work while driving and faster acceleration times, you may want to stick with the 2016 BMW M5’s standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

3. Balanced suspension 

As a performance car, you likely don’t expect much ride comfort from the 2016 BMW M5. Yes, in the performance drive mode settings, the M5’s suspension gets stiff and is ready to take on the curviest roads, but its ride gets rough on bumpy pavement. But, if you prefer a more relaxed ride on your daily commute, you can dial in the default suspension settings. This gives the M5 a softer, more tolerable ride you’ll surely appreciate on that long morning commute. 

4. Incredible front seats 

The BMW M5 leaves nothing to doubt that it’s a performance-tuned luxury car, and it continues delivering top-notch comfort to go with its insane performance. The high-end comfort starts with the front seats. The front thrones pamper you and your passenger with 16-way power adjustments, articulating headrests, and adjustable bolsters. They also offer plenty of legroom for all sizes of people at 41.4 inches.  

5. Great tech features 

The 2016 BMW M5 has plenty of upscale standard features to keep you pleased. To feed your inner tech lover, the M5 comes standard with the iDrive infotainment interface, navigation, a 16-speaker audio system, a six-disc CD changer, HD radio, Apple CarPlay^Ⓡ, and Android Auto^™. If you want tech to help ease your daily commute, the M5 obliges with standard adaptive cruise control, making highway driving more relaxing. It also includes front and rear parking sensors to help you squeeze into a tight parking garage space with ease.