2015 BMW M5

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