In-depth reviews

BMW M5 Saloon M5 4dr DCT

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M5
Price	£112,085
Battery Capacity	22.1
Engine Power - BHP	727
Acceleration	3.5
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	5096 mm
Width	1970 mm
Height	1510 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	466 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2435 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Automatic operation of tailgate with remote opening and closing
Bluetooth Wi-Fi interface
BMW Iconic sounds electric
BMW interaction bar
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with head up display with driver profile,4G LTE connectivity,augmented view,full colour head-up display
BMW Teleservices
Connected drive services
Driving Assistant Plus Preparation
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
Personal e-SIM
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AC Fast charging preparation (Maximum charging power 11kW)
Adaptive M Suspension with electronically controlled dampers and integral active steering
BMW xDrive system
Charging cable professional (mode 3) for public charging (up to 22 kW)
M Drive professional with M track mode,M laptimer,dynamic and dynamic plus,boost control
M Sport differential

Entertainment

Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system
DAB radio
Wireless charging with smartphone storage tray

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED Headlights
Auto dimming door mirrors
BMW Iconic glow kidney grille
Body coloured bumpers
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap all round and comfort closing function
Fixed panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High level LED brake light
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
M lights shadowline
M specific electrically adjustable/foldable/heated exterior mirrors with integrated direction indicators
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear boot
Rear side hinged doors
Sun protection glass

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
Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Driver and front passenger lumbar support
Electric seat adjustment with memory
Floor mats in velour
Front ambient light - inside door opener, pull handle, map pocket, curved display, charging tray, cupholder, crystalline glass backlit interaction bar
Glove Compartment with light
Headrests for all seats
Height and length electric adjustment steering column
High-gloss black door switch cluster, power window switch and tailgate button on first and second row seat
M multifunctional seats driver and front passenger with and illuminated M5 logo headrests
M steering wheel with paddle shift
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Rear ambient light - inside door opener, pull handle, map pocket and back panel of front seats
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel heating
Through loading system with 40/20/40 split folding rear seat

Packs

Connected package professional - M5
Exterior design pack - M5
M high gloss Shadowline exterior trim pack - M5
M high gloss shadowline with extended contents pack - M5
Parking assistant plus pack with anti travel recorder - M5

Passive Safety

Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Airbag deployment is controlled with respect to the intensity and scope
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
Automatic door lock when driving away
Brake assist function
Child locks
Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver central airbag
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Emergency brake assist
Head airbags
M Sport seatbelts
PC iBrake PostCrash approah collision warning with braking function
Side airbags for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Three inertia reel rear seatbelts
Trailer stability control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system for monitoring doors, engine compartment,interior movement sensor,tilt sensor and siren with emergency power supply
Automatic door locking
Comfort access system with BMW digital key plus,digital key card,smartphone as vehicle key,smart opening/closing,gesturing tailgate,light staging
Interior camera
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	22.1
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	690
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	195
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	135
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	11
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	18.6
WLTP - AER (km) - City	77
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	71
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	47.8
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	44.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	24.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	27
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	32.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	25.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	25.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	23.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	2.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	1.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	2.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	2.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	2.6
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb	28.2
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17.6
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	74
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	68
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	56
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	71
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	70
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	76
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	46
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	42
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	39.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	42.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	34.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	44.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	43.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	47.2

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	70
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	233
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	230
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	200
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	248
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	279
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	14
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	101
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	114
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	101

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
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 - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	706.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	10.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	10.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	8.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	10.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	12.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	27.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	28
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	32.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	25.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	23
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	4.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	4.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	64.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	56.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	64.2

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	49E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.5
Engine Power - BHP	727
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	1000
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	295/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 951M
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1510 mm
Length	5096 mm
Wheelbase	3006 mm
Width	1970 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2156 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	466 l
Max. Loading Weight	505 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2435 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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