The BMW M5 (F90) redefined the super-sedan segment with its 600hp twin-turbo V8, AWD drift mode, and luxury-executive presence. More brutal than an E63 AMG and more precise than a Panamera Turbo, it’s a future classic—especially in Competition or CS spec.

1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)

Standard M5 (600hp, AWD)

• High-Mileage/Modified (100,000+ km): €45,000 – €60,000(Watch for tuned engines, neglected maintenance, and transmission wear.)

• Well-Maintained (50,000–100,000 km): €65,000 – €80,000(Full BMW service history, unmodified, no track use.)

• Collector-Grade (<30,000 km): €85,000 – €110,000+(Garage-kept, rare colors like "Frozen Dark Red", all books/keys.)

Special Editions

• M5 Competition (617hp): +€10,000–15,000(Stiffer suspension, black accents, louder exhaust.)

• M5 CS (635hp): €130,000 – €160,000+(Limited production, gold accents, carbon bucket seats—highly sought after.)

• 30 Jahre Edition (2024, 300 Units): €140,000+(Final F90 model, unique badging.)

2. Key Factors Affecting Value

✅ Provenance & Spec

• One-owner cars command +10% premiums.

• Full BMW service history is non-negotiable.

✅ Options That Add Value

• Carbon Ceramic Brakes: +€8,000(€20k new.)

• Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Audio: +€3,000

• Individual Paint (e.g., Marina Bay Blue): +€5,000

✅ Mileage Sensitivity

• Every 20,000 km reduces value by ~€5,000–8,000.

• Over 150,000 km? Check turbo/transmission health (€15k+ repairs).

⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs

• Oil Leaks(Common from valve covers & timing chains—€3k fix.)

• Rod Bearing Wear(Early F90s need checks at 80,000 km.)

• Missing "M Driver’s Package"(Unlocks 305km/h top speed—€2k retrofits.)

3. Where to Buy in the EU?

Official Channels:

• BMW M Certified Pre-Owned(Best for warranty coverage.)

• Performance Specialists (e.g., AC Schnitzer Dealers)

Private Sales:

• Mobile.de / Autoscout24(Filter for "Competition" or "CS".)

• BMW M Forums(Enthusiast-owned cars are better maintained.)

Pro Tip: The M5 CS is the best investment—only 1,000 were built worldwide.

4. Market Trends

📈 CS Models Appreciating

• M5 CS prices up 10% since 2023(Last NA-feeling M5.)

• Standard F90s stable—depreciation has bottomed out.

⚠️ Trap Warning

• "Bargain" sub-€50k cars often need €15k+ in deferred maintenance.

• Flood-damaged imports(Check for musty smells under carpets.)

5. Must-Do Checks

🔧 Mechanical:

• Turbo Lag/Whine(Early turbo failure signs.)

• xDrive Transfer Case(Listen for clunks in AWD mode.)

📄 Paperwork:

• BMW VIN Decoder(Verify original spec.)

• No Tuning Flags(ECU tampering voids warranty.)

Fun Fact: The F90 M5’s AWD system can send 100% power rearward—making it BMW’s first drift-ready M5!