2010 BMW M5 Review

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Review

If you like performance but want a vehicle with a bit more substance than your standard sports car, perhaps the 2010 BMW M5 might just be what you’re after. According to road tests, auto reviews and test drives, the BMW M5 offers a great combination of speed and styling. It gets 11 miles per gallon in the city and 17 miles per gallon on the highway. The M5 is offered in just one trim package, a four-door sport sedan.

Improvements from 2009 M5

If you were hoping for significant improvements from the 2009 M5, think again. Just about the only change is an updated version of BMW’s often criticized iDrive technology system.

Performance

Anyone in the market for an M5 obviously wants performance and speed, and for the most part the M5 doesn’t disappoint. Consider it a more practical version of BMW’s smaller and slightly speedier M3, which means you’ll get 500 horsepower and a V-10.

Yeah, a V10. Toss in acceleration from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds, and you’ve got a serious vehicle on your hands.

So it’s got plenty of power, but some experts say the M5 doesn’t handle quite as well on city streets as it might on the track. So don’t think that you’ll get the full capability of the V-10 and the 500 horsepower while driving down Main Street.

Exterior Features

Based off BMW’s popular 5-Series line of vehicles, the M5 is a sizeable sports sedan. That means you’ll have an ample trunk as well as classy exterior styling.

Interior Features

Roomy and comfortable, the M5 features ample space for passengers both in the front and back seating areas. You’ll enjoy an updated version of the multimedia system that’s equipped for most BMWs, which means a shorter and less confusing learning curve when you first take the wheel.

Safety and Specs

Car safety remains a priority for BMW, and the M5 is no different. Delivered with Dynamic Stability Control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist and a host of other features, the M5 ensures that its performance won’t make the car any less safe when driven correctly.

Upgrade Options

Like all BMWs, you’ll be given a selection of upgrade options that range from premium leather seating to premium sound and heating steering wheels. BMW often makes many of its upgrades a la carte options, so you’ll be able to select the features you want.

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