2025 BMW M5

Keep reading to get all the specs and info about the new BMW M5. But if you'd rather just know how it drives, our own Jonathan Elfalan has you covered; he recently tested an M5 prototype at the Salzburgring in Austria and came away ... well, read his account for yourself and find out.

The new M5 is pretty quick, with BMW estimating a 3.4-second 0-to-60-mph time. But it's also worth pointing out that the old M5 could do the same sprint in 3.1 seconds. Blame the new M5's — ahem — 1,045 additional pounds of ballast for that loss in straight-line performance despite the big increase in power. Batteries, you guys.

Like the outgoing M5, the new car uses all-wheel drive, though there's still a rear-wheel-drive "drift mode" if you're feeling brave, as well as an electronic limited-slip differential. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

Official fuel economy ratings are still TBD, but expect to see a combined miles-per-gallon figure in the high teens. Electric driving range is also forthcoming, but Edmunds estimates 25 miles or so, based on our back-of-a-napkin math.

The M5's interior is akin to what we've already seen (and enjoyed) in other 5 Series models, just with more heavily bolstered seats, lots of M logos, and a unique gauge cluster treatment, among other things. BMW's iDrive 8.5 technology is on hand, housed in the company's Curved Display, and there are plenty of ambient lighting colors and themes from which to choose.

A wagon is on the way

For the first time in its history, the BMW M5 Touring is coming to the U.S. market. It's the mostly the same vehicle as the sedan, but with the traditional fast wagon proportions that make the Touring a popular pick among enthusiasts.

Though it’s subjective, we think the Touring is hands-down prettier than the sedan thanks to its long and elegant roofline. Most of the bodywork is identical to the sedan including the bulged fenders, massive kidney grille and boxy rear bumper. Unique to the Touring is a roof spoiler with integrated brake light that extends the roofline over the rear glass. You also get a huge panoramic glass roof that comes standard. There are 10 colors to choose from, with a much deeper range of BMW Individual options should you want to write a bigger check. Based on BMW’s cargo capacity estimates, the Touring should accommodate slightly more stuff than the sedan as well.