Bmw M5 Review Top Gear
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
The most powerful M5 ever. And the least exciting. Hybrid powertrain robs this hefty bruiser of natural delicacy.
But, but, but this is also an all-new BMW M5! It's the stuff of legend, with a long legacy of always being top dog over and above rivals from Audi and Mercedes. The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5-Series automobile made by BMW Motorsport. First introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1984, the M5 has been made from various 5-Series versions throughout the years, including the E28, E34, E39, E60, F10 and most recently the F90.
Originally, the M5 was hand. The 2025 BMW M5 (G90) fuses V8 fury with hybrid sense-717bhp, 1,000Nm, and everyday usability. But has it lost its raw edge? Find out in our full review.
Top Gear gets to try out the 2025 BMW M5 Touring before its official launch with a drive of the prototype. Review, price, specs, and features inside. BMW M5 Touring, Porsche Panamera Turbo S or Audi RS6 Avant: which is the best hyper-wagon? 24 Sep 2025 Report 6 Long.
In their newest video, Top Gear takes two German high-performance cars to the track: the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the BMW M5, to see which one truly deserves the super saloon crown. The new BMW M5 packs 727 horsepower from its twin. Read our 2026 BMW M5 review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this sedan performed in our testing.
The M5 and its brand new plug-in hybrid powertrain tips the the scales at a decidedly hefty 5,390 lbs, making it heavier than a not-insignificant number of trucks and SUVs. For more about the driving dynamics of the new BMW M5, check out this video from Top Gear where they test the capabilities of the latest iteration of this iconic super saloon. 2025 BMW M5 Wagon Tested: Weight, Weight, Don't Tell Me The M5 Touring is fast, but when the road turns curvy, it's the elephant in the room.