BMW M5

2026 BMW M5 (G90) — UK MARKET SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The G90 M5 combines the S68 M TwinPower Turbo 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine of 4,395 cc, rated at 430 kW (585 hp) between 5,600 and 6,500 rpm and 750 Nm from 1,800 to 5,400 rpm, with an electric motor integrated into the transmission producing 145 kW (197 hp) and 280 Nm. Combined system output is 535 kW (727 PS / 717 bhp) with 1,000 Nm of torque. Drive reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic and M xDrive with an Active M Differential, including a rear-wheel-drive 2WD mode.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

M-specific adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers, active roll stabilisation, Integral Active Steering and M compound brakes. Dynamic Stability Control operates with ABS, Dynamic Traction Control, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control, alongside M Traction Control with ten stages of wheel-slip adjustment and the configurable M Drive Professional and M Setup systems.

Dimensions and Capacities

The car measures 5,096 mm long, 1,970 mm wide excluding mirrors and 2,156 mm across the mirrors, and 1,510 mm tall, on a 3,006 mm wheelbase. EC unladen weight is 2,510 kg and permissible gross weight is 2,940 kg, giving a payload of 505 kg. Luggage capacity is 466 litres and maximum roof load is 75 kg. Braked trailer load, where the towing option is fitted, is 2,000 kg at a 12 per cent gradient with a 100 kg towbar download.

Battery and Charging

The high-voltage battery has a gross capacity of 22.1 kWh and a usable capacity of 18.6 kWh, giving a WLTP electric range of 39 to 42 miles and an electric-only top speed of 87 mph. Charging is on alternating current at up to 11 kW, with a minimum charge time of 2 hours 15 minutes from 0 to 100 per cent state of charge.

Performance

BMW quotes 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds, or 3.2 seconds measured with the one-foot rollout method, and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Weighted combined WLTP fuel consumption is 148.7 to 176.6 mpg, fuel consumption with a discharged battery is 26.4 to 27.7 mpg, and combined WLTP energy consumption is 2.3 to 2.5 miles per kWh. Weighted combined WLTP carbon dioxide emissions are quoted as a range of 43 to 37 g/km, so no single homologation figure is recorded against this car.

Exterior

Finished in Brooklyn Grey, with M-specific front and rear aprons and functional air intakes, adaptive LED headlights, the BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadowline trim, an M rear diffuser with quad tailpipes and M light-alloy wheels on mixed-size tyres.

Interior and Seating

Five-seat cabin with M multifunction seats, electric adjustment and memory, Merino leather upholstery, heated front seats, an M leather steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control and the BMW Interaction Bar with integrated ambient lighting.

Infotainment and Connectivity

BMW Curved Display running BMW Operating System 8.5 with BMW Live Cockpit Professional, a Head-Up Display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, wireless smartphone charging and BMW Maps cloud navigation.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant, front and rear Park Distance Control, a reversing camera, cruise control with braking function, Frontal Collision Warning with braking intervention, Lane Departure Warning, blind-spot detection and Speed Limit Info. Passive protection covers driver, front passenger, front side and full-length head airbags, three-point belts with pretensioners and force limiters on every seat, ISOFIX mounts, tyre pressure monitoring and acoustic pedestrian protection in electric mode.

Provenance

Never registered, twelve delivery miles, supplied with the full BMW manufacturer warranty.