After decades of delivering prodigious amounts of conventional V8 power, BMW's flagship M5 performance sedan—a high-performance version of the 5 Series four-door—will soon receive electrification assistance for the first time. The 2025 BMW M5 will have a high-revving, twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine with an integrated electric motor in the transmission, giving it 717 horsepower. BMW says the car will reach nearly 200 mph.
Along with its potent hybrid powertrain, the M5 features lightweight suspension and chassis upgrades, adaptive dampers, rear-axle steering, and the option of carbon-ceramic brakes. The standard brakes come painted in blue, red, or black, while the carbon ceramics have a distinguishing gold color. An optional M Carbon package includes a carbon fiber roof that reduces the car's weight by 66 pounds, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a rear decklid spoiler.
BMW says the M5 will be available in U.S. dealerships by the end of 2024, with a starting price of $120,675.
Larger air intakes up front improve the cooling of the M5's combustion engine and hybrid system. Stuffed within the flared fenders, the M5 has a set of Midnight Grey double-spoke alloy wheels—20 inches in the front and 21 inches out back. Two other sets of wheels, either bi-colored or black, and stickier performance tires are also available. The dual exhaust pipes feature a glossy black finish. BMW offers the new M5 in 11 different exterior colors, though personalized colors will be available from launch.
The 2025 M5 has a Merino leather interior available in four colors. In the spring of 2025, BMW will expand its options by introducing new Individual full Merino metallic leather trim in either Black and Dark Violet or Taupe Grey and Deep Lagoon Pearl. BMW includes carbon fiber trim in the M Carbon package, and a unique Dark Oak wood trim is another option.
The center of the M5 driver's cockpit features a flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel with a red stripe on the 12 o'clock mark. The wheel still features two red programmable M buttons with saved drive modes. When equipped, the left paddle shifter reads "Boost" to indicate a unique drive mode.
Atop the dashboard, a large curved display runs the latest iDrive system with fewer buttons for cabin functions. When the M5 is in Park, you can use iDrive to access games, apps, and streaming services. It also offers an augmented-reality view, providing live video of the driver's view to supplement the in-car navigation.
The seventh generation of the BMW M5 features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor feeds off a 14.8-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery mounted underneath the M5's floor to lower its center of gravity. The system creates 717 hp at 5,600 rpm and 738 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm.
The eight-speed transmission and BMW's xDrive AWD system send power to all four wheels, propelling the M5 to 60 mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds. BMW also equips the new M5 with an electronically active rear differential. When equipped with the optional M Driver's package, BMW says the M5 will reach 190 mph. If drivers hold the left paddle shifter for more than one second, a new mode allows for a quick acceleration hit from 20 to 90 mph.
Along with some of the typical standard driver-assist technology, such as lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot warning, the new M5 has BMW's Driving Assistant Professional available. The system allows drivers to use the driver-assist technology at highway speeds. At speeds less than 40 mph, drivers can take their hands off the wheel, given they remain attentive.
High-horsepower German performance sedans are nothing new, but the 2025 BMW M5 now joins the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance as electrified hotrod sedans. On the American front, Dodge will soon offer a fully electric, four-door version of its next-generation Charger.
BMW is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of June 25, 2024, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Connor Hoffman has worked in the automotive industry since 2018 in both editorial and public relations. He has tested and written about hundreds of cars and helped lead the media launches of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and Land Cruiser. Connor started his career at Car and Driver after a summer internship and has contributed to Edmunds, U.S. News & World Report, and Capital One Autos.
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