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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 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
BMW M5
Mazda CX-5
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2024 BMW
M5
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
60L - 68L
618 to 714 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$259,900 - $274,900
$36,590 - $55,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 460kW - 535kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm - 1000Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 10.5 - 13 | |
