

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
10 Months Ago
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My dashboardThe new BMW M5 is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $269,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M5 Competition variant and topping out at $273,600 for the M5 Competition.
There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2023.
The BMW M5 is only available with an null motor that produces 460kW and 750Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2023 M5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The BMW M5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M5 Competition and the most expensive being M5 Competition.


James Wong
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,966 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,903 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,126 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,469 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,982 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
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BMW M5
The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 Competition that starts from $269,600.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 Competition that starts from $273,600.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 Competition which can tow 2000 kg
See all BMW M5 towing capacityThe largest BMW M5 is the M5 Competition which measures 1903mm wide, 4966mm in length and sits 1469mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 Competition which has 460kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo engine.
The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 Competition which weighs 2440 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW M5 uses Premium Unleaded.
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