2019 BMW M5 - Interior and Exterior Walk Around in 4K
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Overview
The weapons-grade M5 is a powerful piece of German artillery from BMW's iconic M division. Unlike the M5 that came before it, this new generation signals a return to form for BMW by offering genuine driver involvement while still incorporating high-tech features and electronics that have dulled the current crop of Bavarian sedans.
Engines, Ride, and Handling
It sports a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making the M5 mighty quick. At our test track, it launched to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and snapped off a 10.9-second quarter-mile time at 129 mph; top speed maxed out at 163 mph. An even more powerful M5 Competition model is now available and makes 617 horsepower. The M5 faithful will lament the lost manual gearbox and unfamiliar all-wheel-drive system, but this Bimmer has a high-tech drivetrain that can send 100 percent of power to the rear wheels for pure rear-drive personality. Driving enjoyment is maximized here with lively and direct steering, a well-controlled (borderline stiff) ride, and heroic cornering grip. That doesn't mean the M5 can't also do duty as a luxury sedan: In Comfort mode it cruises placidly and the cabin is whisper quiet.
Interior and Technology
Along with its unique exterior appearance and enhanced performance, the M5 has a unique leather interior with supple and supportive sport seats. The driving position is optimized for performance-style driving, and BMW hasn't gone the all-touchscreen route that many of its rivals have, so making changes to the air conditioning or adjusting the radio during driving causes little distraction. The large infotainment display runs BMW's latest iDrive software, sits atop the dash to the right of the driver's sightlines, and is controlled by a rotary knob on the center console. BMW offers driver-assistance features such as lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection as standard equipment.
It’s not an overstatement to say the BMW M5 Competition is a four-door supercar. Its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 produces 617 horsepower (17 more than the standard M5) and 553 pound-feet of torque. With an unflappable ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and a driveline that can switch between rear- and all-wheel drive, the M5 is every bit an exotic as, say, a Lamborghini or McLaren – it just has room for four and a trunk larger than a Camry’s.
If you’re into numbers, here they are. The M5 Competition reaches 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds, according to BMW. Its top speed is electronically limited to 156 mph, but it can reach 190 mph if its digital shackles are removed. The accelerator pedal is a brutal hammer to wield when the M5 Competition’s adjustable settings are maxed out, and the car’s handling is incredibly quick, sharp, and communicative considering its size and weight.
There’s a fully loaded BMW 5 Series luxury sedan under the M5 Competition’s bravado, which means you’ve got a car that can be daily driven, even as a family vehicle, when you don’t have occasion to be flogging it on a back road.
The front seats are incredibly comfortable and feature 20 way of adjustability. Even the side bolsters can be brought in to squeeze your sides or let out like a belt after a big meal. Rear seating is also plenty large enough to fit two adults, and the aforementioned trunk is tall and deep.
As we mentioned in our review of the standard M5, we particularly like BMW’s accent lighting system, which offers both a large selection of colors to choose from as well as the ability to mix colors with a two-tone setting.
For anyone who has purchased a BMW before, you know the brand has a penchant for nickel and diming customers with expensive options that should probably be standard. The M5 Competition is no exception.
Despite a starting price of $110,000, the M5 Competition I drove was loaded with another $20,000 worth of options. The most expensive was carbon ceramic brakes, which commanded the princely sum of $8,500. Next up was a $4,000 Executive package that included many features a wealthy buyer might expect to be included – things such as sun shades, wireless charging, a surround-view monitor, and, no joke, heated seats. Lastly, BMW charged another $1,700 for its Driving Assistance Plus package, which includes Active Driving Assistant Plus. This is BMW’s most advanced semi-autonomous drive system, though it’s a few steps behind Tesla’s and Cadillac’s in regards to how well it works and in what conditions. At least it’s priced to reflect that.
