The brand new BMW M5 is cheaper than its predecessor, regardless of the plug-in hybrid sports activities sedan being extra highly effective than any mannequin within the 40-year historical past of the nameplate.
BMW Australia has detailed the pricing and specification of its new-generation M5 high-performance sedan forward of its arrival within the fourth quarter of 2024.
The 2025 BMW M5 is priced from $259,900 earlier than on-roads which is definitely $13,700 extra inexpensive than the previous-generation M5 Competitors.
The G90-series BMW M5 adopts plug-in hybrid help for the primary time, resulting in elevated outputs however decrease tailpipe emissions.
Although the engine remains to be a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, it’s the brand new ‘S68’ mill from the XM SUV, reasonably than the S63 which powered the outgoing mannequin.
Regardless of energy being down 30kW in comparison with its M5 Competitors predecessor, the brand new M5’s V8 engine energy and torque outputs of 430kW and 750Nm respectively are supplemented by an electrical motor.
Built-in into its eight-speed computerized transmission, the motor brings complete system outputs to 535kW and 1000Nm, making this probably the most highly effective M5 ever.
It’s solely simply shy of the XM Label Pink’s 550kW energy determine, with the SUV remaining as BMW’s horsepower hero for now.
With drive despatched to all 4 wheels, BMW claims the brand new M5 can speed up from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds – two-tenths slower than the outgoing M5 Competitors.
That is due partly to the M5 PHEV tipping the scales at 2435kg, a large 540kg acquire in comparison with the M5 Competitors, attributed largely to its battery pack.
All Australian-delivered examples will probably be fitted with the M Driver’s Bundle, which raises the M5’s high velocity from 250km/h to 305km/h.
BMW claims it’s able to driving as much as 69km on electrical energy, courtesy of an 18.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
We’re but to see the extremely anticipated M5 Touring, which would be the first M5 wagon for the reason that E60/E61 technology that ended manufacturing in 2010.
Pricing
There’s just one flavour of the M5 accessible at launch. It’s additionally cheaper than the previous-generation M5 Competitors.
| Mannequin Variant | Value | Value distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW M5 | $259,900 | -$13,700 |
Powertrain
That is probably the most highly effective M5 ever.
| Tech Specs | 2025 BMW M5 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 petrol |
| Engine energy | 430kW |
| Engine torque | 750Nm |
| Electrical motor energy | 145kW |
| Electrical motor torque | 280Nm |
| Whole system energy | 535kW |
| Whole system torque | 1000Nm |
| Battery | 18.6kWh li-ion |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| Pushed wheels | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h | 3.5 seconds |
| High velocity | 305km/h |
| Electrical high velocity | 140km/h |
Effectivity
This new-generation M5 is the primary to undertake plug-in hybrid help which not solely boosts outputs however lowers tailpipe emissions.
BMW hasn’t detailed native gasoline financial system figures but, although in Europe it’s claimed to make use of between 1.6-1.7L/100km in keeping with WLTP requirements, or between 10.2-10.3L/100km when the battery is discharged.
The 18.6kWh high-voltage battery pack permits for an electric-only driving vary of 67-69km in keeping with WLTP requirements.
Dimensions
The 2025 BMW M5 has grown in just about each single dimension in comparison with the previous-generation mannequin, most notably in kerb weight.
| 2025 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|
| Size | 5096mm (+113mm) |
| Width | 1970mm (+67mm) |
| Peak | 1510mm (+41mm) |
| Wheelbase | 3006mm (+24mm) |
| Kerb weight (DIN score) | 2435kg (+540kg) |
| Boot capability | 466L (+136L) |
Servicing and Guarantee
The 2025 BMW M5 is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee, like the remainder of the broader BMW vary.
Its high-voltage battery can be coated by an eight-year, 160,000km guarantee.
BMW Australia hasn’t disclosed service pricing for the M5 at this stage.
Security
The BMW M5 hasn’t been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP but.
The usual 5 Sequence, in addition to its electrical i5 counterpart, has a five-star ANCAP score primarily based on testing carried out by Euro NCAP in 2023. It’s unclear if this will probably be prolonged to the M5.
Normal security gear contains:
- Lane departure warning
- Lane centring
- Blind-spot help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Adaptive cruise management with cease and go
- Velocity signal recognition
- Parking Assistant Skilled
- Encompass-view digicam
- Inside digicam
- Alarm system
Normal Tools
There’s just one model of the 2025 BMW M5 accessible at launch.
2025 BMW M5 highlights:
- Mode 2 and Mode 3 chargers
- BMW IconicSounds Electrical
- 20-/21-inch alloy wheels
- Metallic paint
- Adaptive LED headlights
- M Carbon Exterior bundle
- M Drive Skilled
- Adaptive suspension
- M Sport differential
- Energy boot lid
- BMW Iconic Glow exterior bundle
- M Compound brakes, blue (crimson or black accessible as no-cost possibility)
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins encompass sound system
- BMW ConnectedDrive
- Private eSIM
- Wi-fi charger
- 4-zone local weather management
- Proximity entry and push-button begin
- Journey and Consolation system
- Curler solar blinds
- Heated steering wheel
- Darkish Silver M and carbon-fibre inside trim
- M Multifunctional entrance seats
- Merino leather-based upholstery
- Entrance seat lumbar help
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
- Heated rear seats
- M seat belts
Non-compulsory Tools
One of many few value choices accessible on the M5 are the M Carbon Ceramic Brakes, that are priced at $18,500.
There are additionally a variety of alloy wheels, inside trim and leather-based merino upholstery color choices accessible as no-cost choices.
Colors
Virtually all the outside colors supplied on the M5 are no-cost choices, although the BMW Particular person examples are between $4100 and $7100.
The next exterior colors can be found:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Gray Sensible Impact
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Isle of Man Inexperienced
- M Brooklyn Gray
- Fireplace Pink
- BMW Particular person Storm Bay ($4100)
- BMW Particular person Frozen Deep Gray ($7100)
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