Planning a longer journey in a BMW M5 5.0 SMG M5 brings the same practical questions any driver faces: what to check beforehand, how to sit, and what to keep within easy reach.
4 generation · Sedan
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Robotic
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
92 × 75.2 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
4999 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
7
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
507 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
373 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
12
Maximum power rpm
7750 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
520 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
6100 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
4.7 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
10
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
21.7 l
Average consumption
14.4 l
Fuel consumption highway
10.2 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1846 mm
Height
1469 mm
Length
4855 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2888 mm
U-turn diameter
12.4 m
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1566 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
396 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1580 mm
Max weight
2300 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1855 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
120 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
E60
Vehicle class
E
Body designation
E60
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
S85B50A
Additional specifications
Stop
2010-07-31
Start
2005-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
Trim equipment
Dimensions & body
Number of seats
5
Additional specifications
Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP)
Stop
2010-04-30
View
Fog lamp
Start
2007-03-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags
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Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal matter: some travellers want to sit high for a clear view along the road, others prefer a lower, more enclosed posture. Body proportions and long habit shape that preference more than any rule.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the lights, wipers and hazard switch sit before setting off means those actions stay automatic later, when attention belongs to the road rather than to searching an unfamiliar dashboard.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged matters over a long day, since navigation drains a battery quickly. Whatever socket or cable a car offers, carrying the right adapter is the part a traveller controls.
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