BMW South Africa has finally released pricing for their all-new 2018 M5. According to their online configurator, the F90 M5 will carry a base price of R1 732 300, significantly cheaper than the more powerful Mercedes-AMG E63 S at R1 878 318.
However, once you start adding options, the M5's price climbs immensely. For starters, the 'must have' 20-inch 706M wheels add R30 200, while selecting a BMW Individual color like 'Pure Metal Silver' sees the price leap by a staggering R113 200. On the interior, selecting the 'Full leather Merino Silverstone' option adds R108 000 to the purchase price.
On the performance front, carbon ceramic brakes will cost R127 000, while the M Driver's Pack (which raises top speed from 250kph to 300kph) costs R36 800. You even pay for the carbon fibre engine cover which is R17 300. On the safety front, options like active cruise control add R20 700, while Driving Assistance Plus is R24 600.
The M5 is generally well specced however there are some oddball options one can tick if you really want something different, much like the anthracite alcantara roof lining which costs R18 100, or the BMW M branded seatbelts at R4 350, to name just two.
BMW's online configurator for the M5 is now live, with local deliveries expected to commence at the end of March 2018.
Also worth a look: the BMW Glc and the BMW M3.
FAQ
Q: What does the new BMW M5 cost in South Africa?
The 2018 BMW M5 starts at R1,732,300 in South Africa, making it R145,018 cheaper than the Mercedes-AMG E63 S which costs R1,878,318.
Q: Is the BMW M5 worth buying over its competitors?
At R1,732,300, the M5 offers serious value compared to the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, but once you add essential options like decent wheels (R30,200) and carbon ceramic brakes (R127,000), you're looking at nearly R1,9 million for a properly specced car.
Q: How much do BMW M5 options cost in South Africa?
BMW M5 options can get expensive quickly, with carbon ceramic brakes costing R127,000, Individual paint adding R113,200, full Merino leather at R108,000, and even the M Driver's Pack adding R36,800 to unlock 300kph top speed.
Q: When can I buy the new BMW M5 in South Africa?
Local deliveries of the 2018 BMW M5 were expected to commence at the end of March 2018, with BMW's online configurator already live for customers to spec their cars.
Should You Buy It?
The BMW M5 at R1,732,300 is definitely worth considering if you want a proper performance saloon without spending nearly R1,9 million on the Mercedes-AMG E63 S. However, be warned that a realistically specced M5 with decent wheels, carbon brakes, and a few luxury touches will push you well past R2 million. If you can live with the base spec and gradually add options later, the M5 represents excellent value in the super saloon segment. For buyers wanting the best performance saloon under R1,8 million in South Africa, the BMW M5 is your only real choice at this price point.
