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BMW M5 Saloon M5 Competition 4dr DCT

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M5 Competition
Price	£112,145
Engine Power - BHP	625
Acceleration	3.3
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	255
Length	4983 mm
Width	1903 mm
Height	1469 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1895 kg

Driver Convenience

32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Drive recorder
BMW gesture control
BMW Head up display
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
BMW Teleservices
Brake force display
Comfort access system with smart opener
Electric boot lid - electrically opening/closing rear tailgate
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
M Servotronic steering
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer (OBC) includes average speed, fuel consumption and range, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile functions
On-board diagnosis - OBD
Powered by Operating System 7.0
Service interval indicator
Start/stop button in red
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive suspension with dynamic damping control
Catalytic converter
Double wishbone front axle
Eight speed M Steptronic sport transmission with drivelogic and gearshift paddle switches on steering wheel includes launch control
Engine cover with M designation
High precision direct injection
Integral rear axle
Petrol Particulate Filter
Rear biased M specific xDrive setup
VALVETRONIC with Double VANOS

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

All round anti-corrosion system
Auto dimming door mirrors
Black exhaust tailpipes
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line includes exterior mirror frame, window frame surround, B pillar finish, air breather in high gloss black
BMW individual lights shadow line
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handles inserts
Carbon fibre roof
Door handle illumination
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap all round and comfort closing function
Follow me home headlight function
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High level LED brake light
Illuminated door sill finishers with M5 designation
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
M rear spoiler
M specific electrically adjustable/foldable/heated exterior mirrors with integrated direction indicators
M Sport exhaust system
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Sun protection glazing

Interior Features

12V power sockets 2 x rear, 1 x luggage compartment (additional 1 X double USB adaptor with 2A charging current)
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 zone control automatic air conditioning
Ambient interior lighting with 11 pre-defined selectable light designs including 6 colours
Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
Battery in luggage compartment with jump start facility in engine bay
Black velour front and rear floor mats with M piping
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Cup holders (2 front and 2 rear)
Driver and front passenger lumbar support
Electric seat adjustment with memory
Front and rear footwell lights
Front and rear reading lights
Headrests for all seats
Height and length electric adjustment steering column
Lockable glove compartment with light
M leather steering wheel
M multifunctional sport seats driver and front passenger with comfort electric height adjust headrests and illuminated M5 logo headrests
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Through loading system with 40/20/40 split folding rear seat

Packs

BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents pack - M5
Connected package professional - M5
Parking assistant plus pack - M5

Passive Safety

Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake assist function
Brake energy regeneration
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Impact-dependent airbag system
M Sport seatbelts
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) - Engine Drag Torque Control
Seat belts front inertia reel with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner, belt force limiter and belt restrainer
Side impact protection
Three inertia reel rear seatbelts
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Galvanic embellisher for controls

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.214
HC	0.01
NOx	0.011
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	255
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	258
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	254
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	478
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	242

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	25
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	25.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	29.1
WLTP - MPG - High	31
WLTP - MPG - Low	13.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	26.6

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.3
Engine Power - BHP	625
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	285/35 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE - 789 M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1469 mm
Length	4983 mm
Wheelbase	2982 mm
Width	1903 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2126 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2440 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Max. Loading Weight	545 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1895 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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