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Motor1 says the M5's twin-turbo V8 is bolstered by a 194-hp electric motor integrated within the transmission, with the pair producing a total of 717 horsepower and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque, calling it the heaviest, baddest, most-powerful, most-capable and most-complex M5 yet. Car and Driver says the M5 is now exclusively available as a plug-in hybrid, combining a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic, a surprising twist for the redesigned 2025 sedan. Road & Track says the 2025 M5, a car that has been fat-shamed all over the internet, moves like a body-positive yoga influencer, and that without hybrid power the M5 might have struggled to get a green light from the BMW board at all.
717 hp from a hybrid V8
Motor1 (opens in a new tab) says the M5's internal-combustion V8 is bolstered by a 194-horsepower electric motor integrated within the transmission, with the pair producing a total of 717 horsepower and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque, calling the new M5 the heaviest, baddest, most-powerful, most-capable, and most-complex one yet.
Hybrid-only for 2025
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the M5 is now exclusively available as a plug-in hybrid, combining a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, a surprising twist for the redesigned 2025 sedan.
Answering the weight criticism
Road & Track (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 BMW M5, a car that has been fat-shamed all over the internet, moves like a body-positive yoga influencer, and that without hybrid power, the M5 might have struggled to get a green light from the BMW board at all.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the 2025 BMW M5 have?
Motor1 (opens in a new tab) says 717 hp combined from its V8 and electric motor.
Is the BMW M5 still available without a hybrid powertrain?
No — Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the M5 is now exclusively available as a plug-in hybrid.
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The 2027 BMW M5 is built around 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, rated at 717 horsepower across its midsize performance sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 M5 seats 5 and is a Midsize performance sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 M5.
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2027 BMW M5
The M5 is a plug-in hybrid: a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 paired with an integrated electric motor and 14.8-kWh battery for 717 combined horsepower and roughly 25 miles of EV range, offered as a sedan or Touring wagon.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed BMW M5 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW M5 | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW M5.
The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, built since 1984 with periodic interruptions. The M5 has continuously been produced in the saloon body style, in some countries also as an estate. The first M5 model was hand-built beginning in late 1984 on the E28 535i chassis with a modified engine from the M1 that made it the fastest production saloon at the time.
- Special editions
- There were four special editions of the E34 M5. The Cecotto, Winkelhock and 20 Jahre editions which were offered as LHD Euro specification models while the RHD UK Limited edition was only sold in the United Kingdom. In 1991, BMW asked two race drivers to design their "ideal" version of the E34 M5.
- Motorsport
- BMW Australia entered an E34 M5 in the Australian 1992 Bathurst 12 Hour Production Car endurance race, placing 2nd overall, and 1st in its class. It was driven by former F1 grand prix champion Alan Jones, Neville Crichton, and BMW Touring car driver Tony Longhurst.
- Engine
- The E39 M5 is powered by the BMW S62 V8 engine, which generates a power output of 294 kW (400 PS; 394 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 500 N⋅m of torque at 3,800 rpm. The S62 engine has electronically actuated individual throttle bodies, an aluminium block and heads, variable valve timing, and a semi-dry sump oil system.
- Drivetrain
- The transmission is the Getrag 420G six-speed manual, as used in the E39 540i, but with an upgraded clutch due to the increased torque. The differential uses a shorter 3.15:1 ratio, and it has a limited-slip differential with 25% maximum locking.
- Chassis
- The E39 M5 uses aluminium-intensive MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, like the other V8 models of the E39 5 Series range. However, several changes were made by BMW M. Reduced spring height, 23 mm (0.9 in) lower.
Source: BMW M5 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW M5 at a glance
- Production
- 1984–present
- Class
- Executive car (E)
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1984–2016), Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (2017–present)
- Related models
- BMW 5 Series, BMW M6 / BMW M8
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- February 2026, Electrical System:Wiring. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become… Consequence: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- February 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of… Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of…
Trim by trim
Every 2027 BMW M5 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | AWD | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 717 | 738 | 5,390 | – | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 M5 come in?
The 2027 BMW M5 (midsize performance sedan) comes in 2 trims: M5 Sedan, M5 Touring.
Q02What are the 2027 M5 trims?
The 2027 BMW M5 trims are M5 Sedan, M5 Touring, listed from the entry M5 Sedan up to the top M5 Touring.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 M5 use?
The 2027 BMW M5 is built around 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, rated at 717 horsepower across its midsize performance sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 M5 have?
The 2027 BMW M5 is rated at 717 horsepower (4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 M5?
The 2027 BMW M5 is offered with Standard AWD (xDrive).