Comparison
M5 M5 Competition (2015) vs M5 M5 Competition (2017)
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  BMW · 2015 M5 M5 Competition (2015) Remove |  BMW · 2017 M5 M5 Competition (2017) Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | M5 |
| Variant / Trim | M5 Competition | M5 Competition |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Sport | Sport |
| Model year | 2015 | 2017▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | S | S |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Singapore Grey Metallic | Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Marina Bay Blue Metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | S63 4.4L V8 twin-turbo | S63 4.4L V8 twin-turbo |
| Displacement | 4,395 cc | 4,395 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo | Twin-turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 600 hp | 625 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 700 Nm | 750 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | 7-speed M DCT | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.3 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 305 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 10.4 L/100km▲ best | 10.7 L/100km |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,966 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,903 mm |
| Height | 1,456 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm | 2,982 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,945 kg | 1,930 kg |
| Boot capacity | 520 L | 530 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 80 L▲ best | 68 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, M compound | Ventilated discs, M compound |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, M compound | Ventilated discs, M compound |
| Wheel size | 20 in | 20 in |
| Tyre size | 265/40 R19 | 275/35 R19 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Climate control | Automatic climate control | 4-zone automatic climate control |
| Panoramic roof | — | ✓ |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 8.8 in | 10.25 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | No |
| Speakers | 16 | 16 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ADAS level | L1 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | ✓ |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |