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2025 BMW M5 review
The G90 BMW M5 is plugged in and ready for action. We blast the new super sedan up Mount Panorama to see if it's a worthy seventh instalment.
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James Wong
BMW M5 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
BMW M5
Mazda MX-5
2025 BMW
M5
vs
2025 Mazda
MX-5
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
120 km
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$259,900 - $263,900
$41,210 - $57,220
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fast and furious
- PHEV tech adds new dimension
- Masks added weight impressively well
Misses
- Still a big ol' thang
- Could do with more feel and noise
- Need to wait longer for the M5 Touring
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 535kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 1000Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
