Vehicle Overview
The five-seat M5 is BMW’s high-performance variant of the 5 Series sedan. It’s powered by a twin-turbo V-8 engine that makes a whopping 560 horsepower and 500 pounds-feet of torque in its regular form. An optional Competition Package adds 15 hp. Offered with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the M5 will sprint to 60 mph in the low-four-second range, according to BMW. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and Audi RS 7.
New for 2015
A one-year satellite radio subscription and keyless entry are now standard.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Aggressive styling cues differentiate the M5 from the regular 5 Series
- 19-inch wheels; 20-inch wheels available
- Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps; full-LED headlamps available
- Rear spoiler
- Quad exhaust tips
- M blue-painted brake calipers; carbon-ceramic brake system available
- Power tilt/sliding moonroof
- Available soft-close doors
Interior Highlights
- M multicontour seats trimmed in Merino leather
- Aluminum trim
- 10.2-inch screen for iDrive and navigation system
- Heated front seats; available ventilated seats
- Available heated rear seats and steering wheel
- Available Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Available dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system
Under the Hood
- 560-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 with 500 pounds-feet of torque
- Available Competition Package increases engine output to 575 hp
- Six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Active M rear differential
- Adjustable dampers with three modes
- Adjustable steering effort
- Launch control on models with the dual-clutch transmission
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology and regenerative braking
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side curtain airbags
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Backup camera
- Available night vision with pedestrian detection
- Available Driver Assistance Plus Package features lane departure warning, blind spot warning and additional cameras for enhanced visibility
