BMW M5 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2011–2016) — Fifth Generation
The fifth-generation BMW M5 is a performance sedan: a practical four-door shape wrapped around hardware built for fast driving, offering room for passengers and luggage without giving up the response expected of an M car.
The BMW M5 engine in the 4.4 MT example is a 4.4-litre gasoline unit driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. That powertrain keeps you involved, since you pick the gear yourself, while the rear-wheel-drive layout gives the car its balanced, progressive feel under acceleration.