BMW F90 M5 vs G90 M5

The F90 M5 scores higher, by more than the range either could move.

First car Second car

BMW F90 M5

81Guide Score for 2023Excellentabout $3,231 a year to own

About 20th of 69, likely 9th to 33rd

BMW G90 M5

51Guide Score for 2026Specialistabout $4,266 a year to own

About 55th of 69, likely 40th to 64th

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
Part	F90 M5	G90 M5
Heritage	38 counts 15 of 100	13 counts 14 of 100
Engine	53 counts 15 of 100	58 counts 14 of 100
Drive feel	73 counts 20 of 100	70 counts 19 of 100
Analog connection	69 counts 10 of 100	42 counts 10 of 100
Weight	55 counts 10 of 100	20 counts 10 of 100
Long-term value	not measured	not measured
Ownership	61 counts 14 of 100	51 counts 19 of 100
Acclaim	65 counts 15 of 100	25 counts 14 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years	3.3%	under 0.1%
Cost to own a year	$3,231 ($2,100 to $4,976)	$4,266 ($2,564 to $6,430)
The bills that decide it	Rod bearing wear (S63); Carbon buildup (direct injection); Transfer case / xDrive components	Hybrid drive faults and false warning lights; Carbon buildup on the intake valves (S68)

Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $3,231 a year to own and about $4,266 a year to own at each best year). How it works.