BMW M5

2026 BMW M5 (G90) — GERMAN MARKET SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The M5 uses the S68 M HYBRID drive system: a 4,395 cc M TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine with the turbochargers mounted inside the vee, paired with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission housing. System output is 535 kW (727 PS / 717 bhp) with 1,000 Nm of combined torque. Drive is distributed by M xDrive with an electronically controlled Active M Differential on the rear axle, and a pure rear-wheel-drive 2WD mode is selectable with stability control off. As a plug-in hybrid the car runs on electric power alone for up to 68 km and can be driven, charged and preconditioned electrically. WLTP weighted combined fuel consumption is quoted at 1.6 to 1.7 litres per 100 km with an electrical consumption of about 25 kWh per 100 km, from a 60-litre fuel tank.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

Adaptive M suspension Professional with electronically controlled dampers is combined with Integral Active Steering, which turns the rear wheels with or against the fronts depending on speed, and active roll stabilisation. Braking is by M Compound brakes with red-painted callipers and an integrated braking system offering two pedal characteristics. Tyres are staggered at 285/40 ZR20 front and 295/35 ZR21 rear.

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall length is 5,096 mm on a 3,006 mm wheelbase, with a width of 1,970 mm excluding mirrors and a height of 1,510 mm. Kerb weight to the DIN standard is 2,435 kg (2,510 kg to the EU standard including a 75 kg driver) and the permissible gross vehicle weight is 2,940 kg. Boot capacity is 466 litres, reduced from the standard 5 Series by the high-voltage battery, and the fuel tank holds 60 litres. The car seats five.

Performance

Zero to 100 km/h takes 3.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, raised to 305 km/h with the M Driver’s Package.

Exterior

Finished in M Isle of Man Green with the BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, adaptive LED headlights, M High-Gloss Shadowline trim, an M rear spoiler, M-specific exterior mirrors, acoustic glazing and a panoramic glass roof, on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear M light-alloy wheels.

Interior and Seating

Five seats trimmed in Merino leather, with M multifunction seats, electric adjustment, heating and four-zone automatic climate control, an M leather steering wheel, Comfort Access and ambient interior lighting.

Infotainment and Connectivity

BMW Live Cockpit Professional with the BMW Curved Display runs BMW Operating System 8.5 with BMW Maps navigation and live traffic, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging tray, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW ConnectedDrive services and a BMW Head-Up Display.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Driving Assistant Professional and Parking Assistant Professional are fitted, with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Lane Departure Warning, Front Collision Warning, a surround-view camera and an alarm system. Passive safety comprises front, side, curtain and knee airbags, three-point belts with pretensioners, ISOFIX mounts and tyre pressure monitoring.

Performance Hardware

M Drive Professional adds the M Laptimer and M Drift Analyser with ten-stage M Traction Control, alongside an M Sport exhaust system, Boost and Launch Control functions and configurable M1 and M2 steering-wheel buttons.