2025 BMW M5: Exterior
The design language of the 2025 BMW M5 is a lot more aggressive over the standard 5 Series. The bumpers have been beefed up with a lip spoiler at the front, while the sides have been redesigned for a more imposing look. The model is also wider by 76 mm at the front and 48 mm at the rear. The rear sports quad exhaust tips that give it an unmistakable look. The sedan rides on M light alloys with 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear wrapped in high-performance tyres.
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2025 BMW M5: Engine
The new-gen BMW M5 gets the same 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 motor that has now been electrified and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The setup is similar to that of the flagship BMW XM. The V8 produces 577 bhp while the electric motor belts out an additional 196 bhp. The combined output stands at 717 bhp and 1,001 Nm of peak torque. Power goes to all four wheels via the xDrive all-wheel drive system, albeit the unit is rear-biased.
The hybrid powertrain has made the new M5 heavier by 500 kg with the performance sedan tipping the scales at a hefty 2.4 tonnes. That said, it can still sprint from 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 kmph. The top speed can be further extended to 305 kmph with the optional M Driver’s Package. The sedan gets an 18.6 kWh battery pack with an electric-only range of 67-69 km (WLTP) with a top speed of 140 kmph. The battery can be charged using a charger up to 7.4 kW.
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2025 BMW M5: Specs
The new M5 gets three driving modes while there’s a five-link rear axle with strengthened control arms, camber control arms, and guide arms. A double-wishbone front axle is more rigid and uses M5-specific hubs to handle the additional power. The model also gets extra bracing for the strut towers, underfloor bracing, and stronger mounts for various chassis components. BMW’s Adaptive M suspension is standard with electronically controlled dampers that can be fine-tuned by the driver.
The BMW M5 will go on sale in several markets soon, while the India launch will only take place next year. The performance offering will take on the Mercedes-AMG E 63 when it arrives.
2025 BMW M5: Features
Inside, it offers M multifunction seats, a newly redesigned M leather steering wheel, and a high-end Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system. The curved touchscreen infotainment display is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5, featuring QuickSelect navigation enhanced through cloud-based maps and augmented reality. Meanwhile, the M Drive Professional brings track-ready features such as an M Laptimer and Boost Control for optimal power delivery.
On the safety front, the M5 boasts an extensive range of technologies. Standard features include Parking Assistant Plus, complete with a Surround View Camera and Reversing Assistant. Standard features include Parking Assistant Plus, which comes with a Surround View Camera and Reversing Assistant, airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Enhanced semi-autonomous driving is achieved through the optional Driving Assistant Professional, which includes features such as Active Cruise Control, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, and Cross Traffic Warning.
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First Published Date: 21 Nov 2024, 17:47 PM IST
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