Please remain on the sidewalks! The 2010 BMW M5 now owns the roads. It attacks the scene showing off its 5.0L DOHC 500-horsepower 383 lb-ft V10 engine/7-speed auto/manual tranny combo and makes no apologies for blowing the doors off of its competition. The Audi S6, Cadillac CTS-V, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Lexus IS-F have been experiencing a lot of stress-related headaches since it be merged. The M5 can be argued to constitute the very definition of what a high-end sports sedan should represent.

The BMW M5 for 2010 displays a singular price tag: $85,500. It is also available in just one trim: the Base 4Dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan. Of course, there are loads of options for personalizing your new M5 to suit you optimally. Standard safety features are quite extensive - leaving little need for any upgrading at all. A very impressive airbag system with dual threshold deployment capability, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Electronic Anti-skid Dynamic Stability Control, BMW Assist hands-free communications, Lane Departure Warning System and loads more are all included.

Purchasers are quite pleased with the very well-thought size of the 2010 M5 from BMW. Exterior dimensions measure 191.5 x 72.7 x 57.8 inches (l, w, h) and it features a 113.7 inch wheelbase. Its 4012-pound curb weight makes it a solid, confident performer. Interior spaciousness is more than adequate with 39 inches of headroom, 57 inches of shoulder room and 41.5 inches of legroom. A somewhat limited luggage space of 14 cubic feet resides inside the trunk. Standard seating is for five adults, but for always fit better.

The interior of the new BMW M5 is not only spacious, it's also very comfortable and tempting. The quality of materials and finishing standards border on excellent. The doors and dashboard are covered with soft-touch plastics which yield a rich, elegant appearance. Loosely-hung, innovative upholstery materials display the appearance of draped leather covering the seating. In the front door panels, leather inserts are included as pleasing accents to those cushy, yet enduringly supportive seats.

The 2010 BMW M5 is a thrilling, luxurious sedan that provides monstrous power levels. With an 18.5 gallon fuel reservoir, it will deliver only 11/17 mpg city/highway. Of course, there are numerous methods that you can implement in order to increase fuel efficiency, but who wants to drive conservatively and a brand new M5 BMW anyway? This is definitely a vehicle that makes you want to test it - push it - and experience the awesome thrills that it provides.