Autoknowtive
BMW has built the M5 since 1984. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 10 of them, from the 1984 BMW M5 to the 2025 BMW M5. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 340 hp in the 1992 M5 Touring to 585 hp in the 2025 M5. It got heavier along the way: 1,785 kg for the 1992 car, 1,865 kg for the 2018. The most powerful here is the 2022 BMW M5 at 635 hp (474 kW), more than 94% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2022 BMW M5, in 3.0 s.
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon (sedan), but the overall performance of a sports car.
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BMW M5 Touring joined the range in 1992, successful sales of this five-door clearly confirming BMW's concept to combine additional practical value with attractive design.
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The ultimate in sports sedan motoring has got a name: BMW M5. This finest BMW 5-Series vehicle is the most powerful of all time: five liters of cubic capacity, ten cylinders, a maximum output of 507 bhp (DIN), a peak torque of 384 lb-ft and engine speeds redlining at 8,000 rpm, these are figures that speak for themselves.
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Powered by the back-to-back International Engine of the Year-winning engine driving through BMW's unique seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, the new M5 Touring offers up to 1,650 litres of boot space for owners needing to move sizeable loads...... quickly.
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BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely to the demands of track use yet which also sets a new benchmark in everyday driving with its supreme touring comfort and innovative equipment features.
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Emphasisplaced judiciously on certain areas of design enhances the enjoyment of the superior driving experience in the BMW M5 high-performance sedan. In parallel with the launch of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan, the new BMW 5-Series Touring and the new BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, BMW M GmbH's most successful model is also undergoing a carefully devised revision.
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Lurking under the bonnet of the new BMW M5 is the latest version of the 4.4-litre V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology.
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BMW M5 CS builds on the very high dynamic abilities of the M5 Competition Package's chassis and suspension tuning.
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The combustion engine in the new BMW M5 blends its classically highrevving nature with emphatic power delivery sustained across a wide engine speed range.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 M5 Touring | 340 hp (254 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,785 kg (3,935 lb) | 3.8 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-manual speed | 14 mpg |
| 2001 M5 | 400 hp (298 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 4.9 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 15 mpg |
| 2005 M5 | 507 hp (378 kW) | 384 lb-ft (521 Nm) | 4.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) | 5.0 L V10 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | — |
| 2008 M5 Touring | 507 hp (378 kW) | 384 lb-ft (521 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 5.0 L V10 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic Sequential | 13 mpg |
| 2012 M5 | 560 hp (418 kW) | 500 lb-ft (678 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 4.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic | — |
| 2014 M5 | 560 hp (418 kW) | 500 lb-ft (678 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 4.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
| 2018 M5 | 625 hp (466 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) | 4.4 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Steptronic | 17 mpg |
| 2022 M5 | 635 hp (474 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.0 s | 190 mph (306 km/h) | — | 4.4 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic | 17 mpg |
| 2025 M5 | 585 hp (436 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | — | 4.4 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic | 14 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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