Along with the added power, the new M5 adds a considerable amount of weight, tipping the scales at 5390 pounds. Pricing starts at $120,675. The new BMW M5 is a lot of things, and one of them is heavy.
The M5 is a larger sports sedan than the M3. The M4 is a Coupe with 2 doors while the M5 is a sedan with 4 doors. In addition, the M5 offers a M Hybrid powertrain with high-performance M TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine delivering 717 horsepower, while the M3 and M4 offer the high.
A first drive review of the all-new 2025 BMW M5 sedan. The plug-in-hybrid powertrain piles on the pounds, but the M5 is still a hoot to drive. News News by Brand BMW News The New BMW M5 Is Heavier Than an X5, Slower Than the Old M5 to 60 Even with 717 horsepower, that power-to-weight ratio isn't moving in the right direction.
James Gilboy. Unfortunately, BMW foresaw this temptation, and the M5 won't launch in rear-drive mode, at least not without traction control exerting its heavy hand. The new BMW M5 is the heaviest 5 Series in history but that was to be expected for several reasons.
Explore 2026 BMW M5 specs, horsepower, hybrid efficiency, and pricing. The latest M5 lineup keeps its performance edge with 717 hp and electric range. The BMW M5 is such a heavy car, it's even heavier than some full-size pickups, but does this bring any benefit that outweighs its cons?
First Look The new £110,500 BMW M5 is a 717bhp plug. The new BMW M5's plug-in hybrid powertrain makes 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive and rear-axle steering are standard.
0-60 mph takes 3.4 seconds and the M5's top speed is.