2026 BMW M5: The Ultimate Road King 🚗

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2026 BMW M5
Price: $126,850

Overview

First introduced 40 years ago, the BMW M5 is a founding father of the now populous premium sports sedan class of overperforming luxury four doors. Times have changed dramatically since the analog age, though, and the newest M5 employs an all-wheel-drive, plug-in hybrid V-8 powertrain to do its rubber roasting. The latest M5 is a vehicle of many digits, with an output of 717 horsepower, a top speed of up to 190 mph, and a whopping curb weight of 5251 pounds. And while its new gas-electric setup has added some serious poundage, it grants the M5 an EPA-estimated 25 miles of all-electric driving range and does little to subtract from its balanced chassis, Herculean cornering grip, and world-conquering performance.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The BMW M5's plug-in-hybrid powertrain combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Total output sits at 717 horsepower, and all-wheel drive remains standard. There are all manner of drive modes that adjust how the car uses its various propulsion sources, including a setting for the all-wheel-drive system that enables a rear-wheel-drive-biased drift mode. Adaptive dampers, rear-wheel steering, and huge brakes are standard. During our test drive of the M5, we found that it offers huge power and capable handling in its sportier drive modes while still maintaining good ride quality and a quiet, luxurious demeanor in Comfort mode. The wide range of vehicle settings and adjustments available can be overwhelming, but once you're over the learning curve you should be able to dial in a mode that suits your liking. Our main complaints are with the numb steering and with the M5's size and weight, which make it less engaging to drive than lighter competitors including the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The M5's cabin is similar to the normal 5-series sedan on which it's based—but with notable tweaks, including an M-specific flat-bottom steering wheel with customizable M buttons, a red center hash mark, and large shift paddles. Sportier seats are meant to hold you in more securely while driving hard, and the lighting elements and screen animations are also unique to the M5. Various leather, wood, and aluminum trim options are available. Otherwise, it retains the same five-seat layout, iDrive control knob, and large display screens as the 5-series. A panoramic sunroof and a Bowers & Wilkins audio system are standard equipment, although you can opt for a lightweight carbon-fiber roof that deletes the sunroof. We fit six carry-on suitcases inside the 5-series's trunk, and with the rear seats folded, we managed to squeeze in a total of 20.
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