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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 McLaren 540C vs 2024 BMW M5 Comparison
McLaren 540C
BMW M5
2024 McLaren
540C
vs
2024 BMW
M5
How they stack...
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Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
72L
770 km
60L - 68L
618 to 714 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$350,000
$259,900 - $274,900
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Alcantara Steering Wheel (+$1,360)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$7,180)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$9,500)
- Car Cover Set (+$1,220)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$19,880)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3799 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.8L | 4.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V8 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 397kW | 460kW - 535kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 750Nm - 1000Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
