

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
The new BMW M5 is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $229,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M5 variant and topping out at $230,400 for the M5.
There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.
Engine options include 4.4L turbo multi-point injection (423kW/680Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (423kW/680Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2014 M5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
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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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,910 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,891 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm |
| Load Capacity | 540 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.


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BMW M5
The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $229,900.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $230,400.
See all BMW M5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 which can tow null kg
See all BMW M5 towing capacityThe largest BMW M5 is the M5 which measures 1891mm wide, 4910mm in length and sits 1456mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 which has 423kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 which weighs 2410 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW M5 uses Premium Unleaded.
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