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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
2024 BMW M5 vs 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Comparison
BMW M5
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60L - 68L
618 to 721 km
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Immensely mature to drive
- Clever tech
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Short warranty
- Some fit and finish concerns
- Competition seats a bit uncomfy
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$16,500)
- Black Accent Package (+$1,950)
- Body Coloured Accent Package (+$1,950)
- Carbon Flash Hood Stinger (+$1,950)
- Chrome Badging (+$507)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,300)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 5463 - 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 6.2L, 5.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 460kW - 535kW | 369kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6450 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm - 1000Nm | 623Nm - 637Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 | 5150 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 11.5 - 12.5 | |
