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Overview
Variant
M5
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
4.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
535kW / 1000Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Traction Control: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Ambient Lighting
Reactive Lighting: yes
Car Sharing
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Os Version
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 4395
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: Xb1161t0
Engine (L): 4.4
Number of Cylinders: 8
Additional Fuel Types
Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 11.50
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 3.28
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 6.59
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 3.30
Mode 3 Duration: 3.25
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.40
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.40
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 280
Motor 1 Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 197.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 145.0
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 63.5
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 347.5
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 22.07
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 7.4
Useable Battery (kWh): 18.60
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Charging Connector
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.5
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 140
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 728
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 197
Maximum Power (kW): 535
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 145
Maximum Torque (Nm): 1000
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 280
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 585
Maximum Power (kW): 430
Maximum Torque (Nm): 750
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Active Differential
Location: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: Gb8xa0az
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Clar
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Exhaust Pipe: yes
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 466
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 66.3
Front Track (mm): 1684
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 115
Overall Height (in): 59.4
Overall Height (mm): 1510
Overall Length (in): 200.6
Overall Length (mm): 5096
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 77.6
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1970
Overall Width (in): 77.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2156
Overall Width (mm): 1970
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1660
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.3
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12600
Wheelbase (in): 118.3
Wheelbase (mm): 3006
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1030
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 969
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1497
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 920
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1504
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Black
Two Tone: yes
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Rear
Location: Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2940
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6482
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2510
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5534
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 100
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 655
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of Speakers: 18
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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