2023 BMW M5 Competition

BMW’s F90-generation M5 marks the point where brute power, all-weather capability, and executive refinement intersect. Introduced as the sixth iteration of BMW’s iconic super sedan, the F90 was the first M5 to feature xDrive all-wheel drive—a revolutionary shift that allowed its 600+ horsepower to be deployed with precision, rather than chaos. In Competition trim, the model sharpened even further: stiffer engine mounts, revised suspension tuning, and a more responsive exhaust system brought it closer to the M division’s motorsport roots than ever before.

Powered by the formidable S63 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the M5 Competition produces 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. With launch control engaged, 0–60 mph is dispatched in a staggering 3.1 seconds. Yet it’s not raw performance alone that defines the F90—it’s the way it balances savage acceleration with everyday civility. Variable all-wheel drive with a rear-drive-only mode, adaptive M suspension, and a lightning-quick ZF 8-speed gearbox mean the car can transform from quiet cruiser to backroad weapon at the press of a button.

This 2023 BMW M5 Competition is finished in classic Alpine White over extended Aragon Brown Merino leather—an elegant, richly contrasted combination that underscores the model’s dual-purpose character. As a late-production F90, it benefits from the most refined execution of the platform, with subtle visual updates and the latest iteration of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system.

The cabin, trimmed in carbon fiber and ambient lighting, offers heated and ventilated multi-contour seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, and a suite of driver assistance tech, all without compromising the car’s analog soul. With fewer than X miles at the time of cataloging (insert mileage), this M5 Competition presents in exceptional condition throughout.

Widely regarded as the last of the true internal-combustion super sedans before electrification alters the performance landscape, the F90 M5—particularly in Competition guise—has already cemented its place among the greats. This tastefully specified 2023 example offers a compelling opportunity to own one of the final expressions of the classic M formula: power, poise, and presence, without apology.

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