BMW M5 G90

The BMW M5 has undergone radical changes over the years, and the all-new G90 model is undoubtedly the most controversial M5 to date. Let's find out what it's all about.

2025 BMW M5

2025 BMW M5 Touring

Starting at 144,000 Euros plus additional costs, the BMW M5 is back in its beefiest glory and not only that, the new model brings back the Touring variant for those who want to give the soon-to-be-axed Audi RS6 Avant a good kicking at its tailgate.

2025 BMW M5 interior

Beginning with the exterior design, BMW gave a humble G60 5-Series, in saloon and wagon configurations, extreme doses of steroids, and this is the result. From its flared wheel arches, widened side walls, two-part diffuser, quad tailpipes, M light alloy wheels, and optional M Carbon exterior package, the all-new M5 welcomes its drivers to its gun show.

While the interior works and feels just like a normal 5-Series, the all-new M5 is packed with M sport seats, an M steering wheel with a red 12 o'clock marking and other showy features, a red start button, and an M-themed ambient lighting, among others, nothing says showbizness than show-off business. As for the Touring variant, it can carry up to 1630L of boot space with the passenger seats folded down. Not bad for a super wagon.

2025 BMW M5

Now, we learn about the performance of the all-new M5. Under the hood, the familiar 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine from the previous model has been bolted with a 145kW electric motor and a 22kWh lithium battery, transforming it into a PHEV super saloon. Together, the all-new M5 has 727PS of power and 1000Nm of torque. Mated to an 8-speed AT, it does 0-100kph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 305kph thanks to an optional extra.

When operating solely on electric power, the M5 can travel up to 63 to 69 km according to WLTP mode standards. In terms of PHEV performance, it achieves a fuel economy of 2.0L per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 46g per km, again based on WLTP standards.

Asked about the dynamics, the all-new M5 is more than just its sport-tuned dynamics because it packs up to five operating modes and two customizable slots, M xDrive and Active M Differential, M bracing elements, M Servotronic steering, Integral Active Steering, Adaptive M suspension, and available M Carbon ceramic brakes. 

The BMW M5 is a beast on the road. It's a head-turner when cruising through fashionable cities like London, Paris, or Tokyo. But on track days, it's too mild for its own good. Go ahead, try turning hard through the corners, you can see just how difficult it is to exit through the corners because of its heavyweight body. Better pack some painkillers, folks, because cornering a two-and-a-half-ton M5 is a hard thing to do.

As for safety, the BMW M5 comes with the available Driving Assistant Professional with Steering and Lane Control Assist and Distance Control, with Stop & Go, Highway Assistant, the world's first Active Lane Change Assistant, and the available Parking Assist Professional.

The BMW M5 has experienced significant transformations throughout its history, and the all-new G90 model is arguably the most controversial version to date. With the return of the Touring variant, the introduction of a V8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) configuration, and its mild yet formidable driving dynamics, this M5 makes a strong statement. It may be a heavyweight but this is becoming a must-have of the mid-decade. You'd better trade away your old F90 model for this, even your old M5 CS for this matter.

Available Colors: Alpinweiß uni, Saphirschwarz metallic, Sophistograu Brillanteffekt metallic, Fire Red metallic, M Carbonschwarz metallic, M Marina Bay Blau metallic, M Isle of Man Grun metallic, M Brooklyn Grau metallic, BMW Individual Storm Bay metallic, and BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic.

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