Derek Fung
BMW M to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines
BMW won't be dropping cylinders from its performance models to meet emissions standards, and will stick with six- and eight-pot engines.
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About the BMW M5
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new BMW M5 is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $259,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M5 variant and topping out at $265,700 for the M5.
There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include electric motor (535kW/1000Nm) and electric motor (535kW/1000Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 M5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
209.8 - 213.15 kW/t
82.87 kW/t
213.15 kW/t
Boot Space
466 - 500 litres
354 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2 - 3 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
2,000 - 3,000 km
619 km
3,000 km
Price
$259,900 - $265,700
$104,000
$399,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
4 years
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,940 - 3,050 kg
2,310 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
115 - 118 mm
85 mm
154 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
22.07 - 22.1 kWh
0.5 kWh
94.61 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.4 - 11 kW
7.4 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
68 km
68 km
100 km
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2025 BMW M5 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $259,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $261,700 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $263,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $265,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW M5 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW M5
The most fuel efficient BMW M5 is the M5 with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo and uses 2L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
| BMW M5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | 3.0 L/100km |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | 2.0 L/100km |
2025 BMW M5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW M5?
The BMW M5 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BMW M5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $259,900.
The most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $265,700.
The best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 which can tow 2000 kg
The largest BMW M5 is the M5 which measures 1970mm wide, 5096mm in length and sits 1516mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 which has 535kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo engine.
The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 which weighs 3050 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW M5 uses Electric.