BMW M5 Specifications
Full technical specifications of the BMW M5 — Petrol engines, 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic), dimensions, safety and features across all variants. 116+ specs in total.
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type | M TwinPower Turbo V8 + BMW eDrive (PHEV, S63) |
| Displacement | 4395 |
| Cylinder Nos. Layout | 8 (V8) |
| Valve Train | 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Plug-in Hybrid) |
| Max Engine Power | 717 bhp @ 5600-6500 rpm (system) |
| Max Engine Torque | 1000 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic) |
| No of Gears | 8 Gears |
| Drivetrain | AWD (M xDrive) |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | BMW M xDrive (AWD, rear-bias) |
| ARAI (Mileage) | 49.75 kmpl (WLTP combined) |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed | 3.5 |
| Top Speed | Up to 305 kmph (with optional M Driver’s Package) |
| Idle Start/Stop | Yes (Automatic Start/Stop) |
| Power Steering System | M Servotronic (Comfort / Sport / Sport Plus) |
| Differential | Active M Differential |
| Launch Control | Yes |
| Drive Modes | M Drive (M1/M2 config), M Dynamic Mode; M Drive Professional (optional) |
| Power Windows Position | Front & Rear |
Battery & Charging (EV)
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | M TwinPower Turbo (Twin-Turbo V8) |
| Driving Range | 69 km (electric, WLTP) |
| Brake Energy Regeneration | Yes |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Air / Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive (VDC Variable Damper Control) |
| Four-Wheel / All-Wheel Steering | Integral Active Steering (rear-axle) |
| Brakes | M Compound, red high-gloss (std); Carbon Ceramic / black high-gloss (optional) |
| ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | Yes (with Brake Assist) |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes (DSC with extended contents + M Dynamic Mode) |
| TC/TCS (Traction Control System) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Length | 4983 |
| Width | 1903 |
| Height | 1469 |
| Wheelbase | 2982 |
| Ground Clearance (unladen) | 128 |
| Kerb Weight | 1970 |
| Bootspace | 530 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel Type | 20"/21" M Light-Alloy Double-spoke (951 M / 952 M), mixed tyres |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
| Front Tyres | 285/40 ZR20 |
| Rear Tyres | 295/35 ZR21 |
Warranty
| Vehicle Warranty | 2 Years (Extended Warranty 3rd year optional) |
| Roadside Assistance (RSA) | 24x7 |
Airbags & Passive Safety
| Seatbelts | 3-point all seats (M seat belts, fine M seam); pyrotechnic pretensioners + force limiters (front) |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (driver, front passenger, front side, head/curtain front+rear, central front) |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ISOFIX (outer rear seats) |
| Puncture Repair Kit | Yes (Tyre Repair Kit) |
ADAS & Active Safety
| Brake Assist | Yes |
| CBC (Cornering Brake Control) | Yes (Cornering Brake Control) |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| ADAS | Driving Assistant (Driving Assistant Professional optional) |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes (Dynamic Brake Lights + crash sensor) |
Comfort & Climate
| Air Conditioner Control | Automatic Climate Control: 4-Zone |
| Climate Zones | 4 |
| Floor Carpet | Velour Floor Mats |
| Ventilated Seats | Front Row (heating + ventilation) |
| Headliner | BMW Individual Anthracite (std); M Alcantara (optional) |
| Rear AC Vents | Vents Behind Front Armrest |
Seating & Upholstery
| Sport Seats | M Multifunctional Seats (driver & front passenger) |
| Seat: Forward / Back | Electric |
| Memory Seats | Driver (electric seat memory) |
| Lumbar Support | Front (driver & front passenger) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather ‘Merino’ (Silverstone/Black, Red/Black, Kyalami Orange/Black, Black) |
| Headrests | Front & Rear |
| Headrest: Up / Down | Manual |
Infotainment & Connectivity
| BMW IconicSounds Electric | Yes (BMW IconicSounds Electric) |
| Selfie / Interior Camera | Yes (BMW Interior Camera) |
| Infotainment (Front) | 14.9" Curved Display (touch + iDrive Controller) |
| GPS Navigation System | Navigation with 3D Maps |
| Voice Command | Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Augmented Reality Navigation | Augmented View |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Wireless Smartphone Integration |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes |
| Digital Key | Comfort Access with Digital Key |
| Wireless Charger | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes (audio streaming, hands-free, USB) |
| Audio Streaming | Yes |
| Premium Audio Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Premium Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound (655W) |
| Speakers | 18 |
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | Yes |
Connected Car & App
| Connected Car App | BMW Connected Package Professional (MyBMW App, Teleservices, Intelligent e-Call, Remote Software Upgrade) |
Instrument Cluster
| Instrument Cluster Screen | BMW Live Cockpit Professional — 12.3" Fully Digital Instrument Display (OS 8.5) |
| HUD (Heads Up Display) | BMW Head-Up Display |
Lighting
| Headlights | Adaptive LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes |
| BMW Iconic Glow | BMW Iconic Glow — illuminated grille contour + Welcome Light Carpet (M design) |
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Yes (Ambient Lights) |
Exterior & Styling
| Red Brake Calipers | Yes (M Compound, red high-gloss) |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
| Exhaust | M Quad Exhaust System (black-chrome tailpipes) |
| Exterior High-Gloss Shadow Line | M High-gloss Shadowline — window surround, recess strips, B/C-pillars, mirror base; extended (grille frame, light strips); plus M Lights Shadowline |
| M Carbon Exterior Package | M Carbon — roof, exterior mirror caps, rear spoiler |
| Spoiler | Rear spoiler (M Carbon) |
| M Rear Gurney | Yes (M Rear Gurney) |
| Power Folding ORVM | Yes (M-specific, electric fold) |
| Memory ORVMs | Yes |
| Anti-glare ORVMs | Yes (electrochromic auto anti-dazzle) |
| ORVMs Tilt on Reverse | Auto parking function (convex passenger mirror) |
| iRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror) | Auto-dimming (automatic anti-dazzle) |
| Interior Trim Inserts | Dark Silver M accent w/ Aluminium Rhombicle / fine-wood Dark Oak high-gloss / Carbon Fibre + high-gloss silver threads |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof (optional) |
| Central Locking | Keyless |
Driver Assistance & Parking
| Keyless Entry (Remote Central Locking) | Yes (Comfort Access) |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
| Rear-View Camera | Yes |
| APA (Automatic Parking Assist) | Parking Assistant Plus |
| Parking Assist | Parking Assistant Plus + Rear View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| Cruise Control | Yes (with braking function + speed limiter) |
Steering & Controls
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | M Steering Wheel (red 12 o’clock marker, illuminated M1/M2 keys, M-colour seams) |
Comfort & Convenience
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (M-specific shift paddles) |
| Travel & Comfort System | Yes (BMW Travel & Comfort System) |
M5 specifications — FAQs
What engine options does the BMW M5 have?
The BMW M5 is offered with Petrol engine and 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic) transmission. See the full engine & transmission specs above.
What is the seating capacity of the M5?
The M5 is a 5-seater Sedan.
How many features and specifications does the M5 have?
This page lists 116+ specifications for the M5 across engine, dimensions, safety, comfort and technology, compiled from all variants.