F90 · GENERATION 2018 · GRAND TOURER
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M5

600 hp, 3,4 s 0-100 : among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the M5 ranks 4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 26th of 32 in Top speed, 3rd of 32 in Power-to-weight. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate3,27215,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsumption →

Power

600hp

750 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

3.4s

VMax 250 km/h

Cons.

10.8L

/100 km

Tank

68L

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW M5

Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.

Powertrain

Displacement4,395 cm³
Power600 hp
Couple750 Nm
GearboxConvertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
TransmissionIntegrale (AWD)

Consumption

Cons. WLTP10.8 L/100km
Tank68 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h3,4 s
0 → 200 km/h11,10 s
VMax250 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,966 mm
Wheelbase2,982 mm
Width1,903 mm
Height1,473 mm
Boot530 L
Kerb weight1,865 kg
Cd0.758
CO₂ WLTP246 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).

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Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine

Among the 32 grand tourers, the M5 ranks (top 4 in segment) in acceleration. Caralogy simulates its real-world performance: motorway simulation, performance simulation and consumption simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for

Demanding drivers: 4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h (3.4 s), 3rd of 32 in Power-to-weight (322 hp/t). 4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h (3.4 s), 3rd of 32 in Power-to-weight (322 hp/t).

Less suitable for

Frequent urban trips with stop-and-go. At 10,8 L/100 km on the combined cycle, consumption rises in the city without electric assistance. An HEV or PHEV would be more economical for this use profile.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is 0–100 km/h, the Bmw M5 Competition (1st with 3.3 s) takes the lead. If the priority is Top speed, the Bmw 540i xDrive (1st with 250 km/h) takes the lead.

Acceleration: 3.4 s 0-100 (4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h)

In pure acceleration, the M5 ranks 4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 0.1 s off the reference Bmw M5 Competition (3.3 s).

Top speed: 250 km/h (26th of 32 in Top speed)

Top speed of 250 km/h. The segment reference reaches 250 km/h.

Segment positioning

Where the M5 stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 32 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.

0–100 km/h4e / 32
3,4 s
Min 5,4 s · Bmw 640i Gran TurismoMax 3,3 s · Bmw M5 Competition
Top speed26e / 32
250 km/h
Min 250 km/h · Bmw M550i xDriveMax 250 km/h · Bmw 540i xDrive
Power-to-weight3e / 32
322 hp/t
Min 165 hp/t · Bmw 640d xDrive Gran TurismoMax 335 hp/t · Bmw M5 Competition

Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

Model family

The full BMW M5 F90 range

Generation F90 launched in 2018. Available versions sorted by energy.

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Frequently asked questions

BMW M5: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the M5 ranks 4th of 32 in 0–100 km/h (3.4 s, behind the Bmw M5 Competition), 26th of 32 in Top speed (250 km/h, behind the Bmw 540i xDrive), 3rd of 32 in Power-to-weight (322 hp/t, behind the Bmw M5 Competition).

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

The Bmw M5 Competition leads in 0–100 km/h (3.3 s vs 3.4 s). The choice depends on your priorities: check the M5 vs Bmw M5 Competition duel for a detailed comparison.

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.