BMW M5 Lease Deals

The BMW M5 is the full-fat performance version of BMW's executive saloon, and in its current eighth-generation form it's a plug-in hybrid: a 4.4-litre turbo V8 paired with a 22.1 kWh battery for 717 bhp, driving all four wheels through an automatic gearbox.

It sits right at the top of BMW's saloon and estate line-up, above the M-badged 5 Series derivatives and below only the brand's bespoke exotica. Five seats, 5.10 metres long, and quick enough to embarrass most sports cars.

The choice here is refreshingly simple. Two bodies - Saloon or Estate - one powertrain, and one trim called M5, with an optional Ultimate Pack if you want the extra assistance kit.

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About the BMW M5

The M5 has been BMW's super-saloon since the 1980s, now available as a plug-in hybrid. Reviewers consistently describe it as heavier and more complex than the M5s before it, but also more usable day to day.

The consensus among road testers is that the chassis engineering hides the mass remarkably well on fast, open roads, and that the switchable electric-only running turns it into something genuinely quiet around town. Where it draws criticism is low-speed ride on poor surfaces and the sheer number of driving modes to learn.

Practically, it's a proper five-seater with a 466-litre boot in the Saloon and 500 litres in the Estate with the seats up, backed by BMW's three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty.

M5 body styles

Two shapes, identical mechanically. Both are 5.10 m long, 1.97 m wide and share the same 717 bhp powertrain, the same 3.01 m wheelbase and the same 2,000 kg braked towing limit. What changes is the back end, and how much you can put in it.

Saloon

The M5 Saloon is the traditional four-door, with a 466-litre boot, a 75 kg roof load and a 2,440 kg kerb weight. It's the lighter of the two and quotes 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Estate

The M5 Estate swaps the boot lid for a tailgate: 500 litres with the seats up, 1,630 litres folded, and a 100 kg roof load. It weighs 2,480 kg and takes 3.6 seconds to 62 mph.

Why lease a BMW M5?

Because the M5 comes fully loaded from the off, which suits leasing: you're paying for the use of the car, not building a spec you'll never recoup. Every version gets adaptive suspension, four-zone climate control and a 360-degree camera as standard.

The safety and assistance kit runs to autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors and automatic high beam. Creature comforts include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a hands-free tailgate and keyless entry and start.

One practical note from a contract point of view: it sits in insurance group 49, so get a quote before you commit. Tyres and brakes on a 2,440 kg-plus performance car aren't cheap either.

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Which M5 powertrain is right for me?

There's only one, so this decision is already made for you. It's a plug-in hybrid V8, automatic, all-wheel drive, and it behaves very differently depending on whether you keep the battery topped up.

Plug-in hybrid

A 4.4-litre turbo V8 works alongside a 22.1 kWh battery (18.6 kWh usable) for 717 bhp and 1,000 Nm, through an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Charging at up to 11 kW takes around 2.3 hours from 0-100% on the best version. It suits drivers who can plug in at home and want short journeys done quietly.

BMW M5 at a glance

Which M5 trim should I choose?

Also straightforward: there's a single trim, called M5, and it's comprehensively equipped. Your real decisions are body style, paint from the ten colours offered, and whether to add the optional pack.

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M5

The M5 gets 717 bhp, all-wheel drive, 21-inch Double Spoke Style 951m alloys and leather upholstery, plus adaptive LED headlights, a fixed panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind, multifunction controls on the leather steering wheel, a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, an interior camera, a powered tailgate and a rear-view camera.

The M5 is currently available from £1,166.54 a month.

Factory options on this trim include adaptive cruise control, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, active lane-change assist, traffic sign recognition and a fixed towbar. Worth deciding early - options are locked in at order.

There's also the Ultimate Pack, which bundles the fixed panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind, Parking Assistant Professional and the Driving Assistant Professional pack with active cruise control. Whether a given deal is built with it depends on the funder's stock at the time, so check the individual M5 offers. You'll find more M-cars and the rest of the range on our BMW leasing pages.

BMW M5 FAQs

Specifications from BMW's UK data; equipment, options and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering. First Vehicle Leasing has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.

Page updated 20 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.