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BMW M5 Specs and Generations

The BMW M5 turns an ordinary executive saloon into a genuine performance car. Over several decades it has evolved from a discreet fast sedan into a technically complex machine, sold in more than one body style.

BMW M5 Generations

BMW M5 generations run from the First Generation through to the Seventh Generation, including mid-cycle updates such as the Sixth Generation Restyling 1. Body styles cover the Sedan and the practical Estate 5-door. Choosing usually comes down to the era you want: earlier cars are simpler and more analogue, later ones far quicker and better equipped.

BMW M5 Specifications

BMW M5 specifications differ sharply between eras, so treat the generation and version as the real starting point. Powertrains across the represented range include Gasoline and Plug-in options, and each brings its own weight, dimensions and equipment. Figures quoted for one version rarely transfer to another, even within the same generation.