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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 Lexus LC Comparison
BMW M5
Lexus LC
2025 BMW
M5
vs
2025 Lexus
LC
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Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
60L
120 km
82L
549 to 1041 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$259,900 - $263,900
$203,550 - $217,157
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 3456 - 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 5.0L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 535kW | 264kW - 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 1000Nm | 348Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 4900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
