

James Wong
2025 BMW M5 review
Pros
- Fast and furious
- PHEV tech adds new dimension
- Masks added weight impressively well
Cons
- Still a big ol' thang
- Could do with more feel and noise
- Need to wait longer for the M5 Touring
1 Year Ago
The 2006 BMW M5 is a large Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $226,000.
There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2005.
The 2006 M5 was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
The BMW M5 is only available with a motor that produces 373kW and 520Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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The BMW M5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M5 and the most expensive being M5.


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2025
$261,700
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,855 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,846 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,469 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,889 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BMW M5 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2006 BMW M5
The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 variant that starts from $226,000.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 variant that starts from $230,500.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all BMW M5 towing capacityThe largest BMW M5 is the M5 variant which measures 1846mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1469mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 variant which has 373kW of power and 520nm of torque.
The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2300 kg.
The BMW M5 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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