

Neil Briscoe
2025 BMW M5 review: Quick drive
1 Year Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

4.4 L, 8-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, 4x4
From $269,600
excl. on-roads

4.0 L, 9-speed auto, Hatchback, Electric, 4x4
From $399,900
excl. on-roads
Variant
M5 Competition
Variant
S E Performance
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
4.4 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
460kW / 750Nm
Power and torque
620kW / 1470Nm
642km
948km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
4.4 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
8cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
642km
948km
Power
460kW at 6000 rpm
Power
620kW
Torque
750Nm at 1800 rpm
Torque
1470Nm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.3 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
2.9 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
14.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
8.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
243g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
175g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
—
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
4966 mm
Length
5054 mm
Height
1469 mm
Height
1447 mm
Width
1903 mm
Width
1953 mm
Ground clearance unladen
132 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1625 mm
Front track
1675 mm
Rear track
1594 mm
Rear track
1664 mm
Wheelbase
2982 mm
Wheelbase
2951 mm
Boot space
530 L
Boot space
335 L
Kerb weight
4277 kg
Kerb weight
5247 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2440 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2760 kg
Tare weight
1897 kg
Tare weight
2333 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
275/35 R20 102Y
Front tyres
315/30 R21 Y
Front rims
9.5x20
Front rims
10.0x21
Rear tyres
285/35 R20 104Y
Rear tyres
275/35 R21 Y
Rear rims
10.5x20
Rear rims
11.5x21
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and 234
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
6.10 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Standard
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
3.7
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
16
Number of speakers
14
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
4
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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