BMW M5 Hire UK: 600HP Sports Saloon Self-Drive

The BMW M5 is the fastest four door saloon BMW produces for the road. The current generation uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 600HP and 750Nm of torque, reaching 60mph in 3.4 seconds. The standard top speed is limited to 155mph and rises to 190mph with the M Driver’s Package. What makes the M5 technically significant is the M xDrive all-wheel drive system and its relationship with the driver modes. In standard 4WD Sport mode the system distributes torque across all four wheels for maximum traction. Switching to 2WD mode via the DSC Off button deactivates the front axle entirely, making the M5 a rear-wheel drive car with 600HP. This gives experienced drivers two fundamentally different handling characters in the same car. The M5 weighs 1,975kg, which is heavy for a sports saloon, but the active anti roll bars and adaptive suspension manage body movement to a degree that makes the weight largely invisible on a challenging road.

M5 vs 7 Series — Which BMW to Choose?

The BMW M5 and the BMW 7 Series are both large BMW four door saloons with twin-turbo V8 engines. The difference is in their purpose. The 7 Series is tuned for refinement and rear-seat passenger comfort over long distances. The M5 is tuned for outright performance with a usable rear seat as a secondary consideration. The M5 is significantly faster at 3.4 seconds to 60mph versus the 7 Series at 4.0 seconds. The 7 Series
has more rear legroom, better sound insulation and a ride quality specifically calibrated for motorway comfort. For a solo driver or two-person journey where performance is the priority, the M5 is the correct choice. For corporate
travel with rear-seat passengers covering long UK distances, the 7 Series is the more appropriate car.

The M5 on UK Roads

The M5 covers UK roads with a combination of refinement and pace that few saloons match. In Comfort mode on the motorway it is quiet, settled and genuinely comfortable. The transition to Sport or Sport Plus mode for A road driving tightens the steering weight, sharpens the throttle response and makes the exhaust noticeably louder. In 2WD mode on a dry, clear A-road through Snowdonia, the Peak District or the Scottish Borders, it is one of the most engaging cars available  or self-drive hire in the UK. The eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox shifts quickly in manual paddle mode and is perfectly smooth in automatic. The M5 competes in daily use against the Mercedes-AMG E63 S and the Audi RS6, and on UK roads it is the driver’s choice of the three for its steering feel and rear-drive mode capability. UK Airport Delivery for Your BMW M5 Hire We deliver your BMW M5 to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Farnborough. UK-wide delivery to any address on request.

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BMW M5 Self-Drive Hire Requirements

To hire the BMW M5 with Starr Luxury Cars you will need a full UK or EU driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years, no more than 6 penalty points, and be at least 25 years of age. A refundable security deposit is required at the time of booking. Standard packages include 100 miles per day. Additional mileage can be pre-purchased at the time of booking.