2020 BMW M5

The interior is smartly designed and comfy throughout the cabin. The seats offer a good amount of support and adjustment. You get an array of switches which can be used to configure the system settings as per convenience. This year, plenty of features have been made standard and there are a couple of value-added options packages. All in all, the new BMW M5 is lighter than before and offers enhanced performance and drive quality.

The M5 Sedan is available in two trim levels: Standard and Competition. Both the variants are equipped with a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine. The engine propels 600 hp while the Competition is tuned to return 617 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque. The engine comes mated with 8-speed automatic transmission.

There are two option packages named Driving Assistance Plus and Executive package. The Driving Assist Plus package adds active lane keeping assist, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

The Executive package adds luxury features such as four-zone climate control, a power rear sunshade with manual side window shades, front seats with massage and ventilation, heated rear seats, wireless phone charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, automatic soft-close doors, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking and a surround-view camera system.

Trims	2020 BMW M5 Standard	2020 BMW M5 Competition
MSRP	$102,700	$110,000
Key Features	Regenerative Braking	Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
	Apple CarPlay	Extended cabin heating/cooling
	Lightweight carbon fiber-reinforce-plastic (CFRP) roof	Heated steering wheel
	Automatic high beams	Interior air filtration
	Power-folding, heated side mirrors	Leather steering wheel
	Dynamic Cruise Control	Turn signal in mirrors
	M-specific Head-up Display	Climate control
	Advanced Real Time Traffic Information	Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
	Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed	Height adjustable passenger seat
	BMW Extended Ambient Lighting	Multi-level heating driver/passenger seat
		Premium leather
		Sport front seats
		Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar

We recommend

We would choose the M5 standard trim instead of the Competition trim. The performance delivered by the M5 Sedan is already more than enough to get through challenging roads. The kind of ride comfort and handling is similar to the Competition trim. However, we’d like to spend some extra bucks on the optional packages that come in handy with the available trim levels.

“Performance is the name of the game with the M5 and, hoo boy, does it deliver. It accelerates, brakes and handles with as much exhilaration as it does with ease. You can count on one hand how many cars perform on this level without sacrificing refinement — and still have fingers left.” - Edmunds

Engine and Transmission

Powering the 2020 BMW M5 Sedan is a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that effectively generates 600hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that allows smooth and hassle-free shifts. 

Comparatively, the M5 engine beats most of its rivals in terms of power delivery. Only the Cadillac CTS-V loaded with a 6.2-liter V8 engine delivers 640 hp and 630 lb-ft. Even the Mercedes E63 S sedan delivers 603 hp, leaving the BMW M5 behind.

Models	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX Coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
MSRP	$104,695	$87,990	$159,300	$85,375	$117,000
Engine	4.4LV8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded	6.2L V8 Supercharged Gas	3.5L V6	5.0L V8 dual continuously (VVT-i)	4.0L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	9 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	9 Speed Automatic
Horsepower	600 hp@ 5700rpm	640 hp@ 6400rpm	573 hp@ 6500rpm	467 hp@ 7100rpm	603 hp@ 2500rpm
Torque	553 ft-lbs@ 1800rpm	630 ft-lbs@ 3600rpm	476 ft-lbs@ 2000rpm	389 ft-lbs@ 4800rpm	627 ft-lbs@ 5750 rpm

 

Acceleration

With the thrilling twin-turbo V8 and a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2020 BMW M5 is capable of sprinting 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds.

Models	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
0-60 MPH	3.2 sec	3.7 sec	3 sec	4.5 sec	3.4 sec
Quarter mile	10.9	N/A	11.2 sec	N/A	N/A
Engine	4.4LV8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded	6.2L V8 Supercharged Gas	3.5L V6	5.0L V8 dual continuously (VVT-i)	4.0L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	11.0	8.4	9.3	8.4

Handling and Steering

The 2020 M5 is loyal to its brand name and goes smoothly through the corners and challenging pavements with great steering feedback. The all-wheel-drive mode allows it to go fast along the corners and maintain the balance.

In the two-wheel-drive mode, the sedan becomes a bit aggressive. The peak torque allows the vehicle to take over the road and make the ride more enjoyable.

 

 

Braking

The new BMW M5 gets 15.6-inch brake rotors up front and 15.0-inch brake rotors in the rear wheels. With the help of those huge brakes, the braking distance is 97 feet which is good among the rivals.

Model	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
Brake Front (in.)	15.6	14.4	14.5	15	15.4
Brake Rear (in.)	15	15.3	14.2	13.6	14.2
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4370	4141	3878	4034	4515
60-0 MPH (ft.)	97	N/A	95	N/A	N/A

BMW with its 4.4-liter V8 engine returns 15 MPG in city and 21 MPG on the highway which is not too bad for a Sedan of this segment. Rivals in the segment also offer a similar figure fuel economy with Acura NSX coupe topping the charts. 

Model	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
MPG (city)	15	14	21	16	15
MPG (highway)	21	21	22	24	23
MPG (combined)	17	16	21	19	18
Range (city/highway)	302 / 422	266 / 399	328 / 343	278 / 418	N/A
Tank Capacity (gal)	20.1	19.0	15.6	17.4	21.1

“The metamorphosis from the standard 5 Series to the M5 results in a suitable amount of interior sportiness that doesn't come off as gimmicky. The materials quality is impeccable and meets expectations for a $100,000-plus luxury sedan.”- Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The 2020 BMW M5 is capable of letting five people sit comfortably. It comes with remote keyless entry integrated with the key transmitter. The 4-door Sedan offers complete luxury with the help of cruise control with dual-zone front automatic air conditioning. It also comes with a day-night auto-dimming rearview mirror with a fade to off interior lighting. Seats are flushed with soft cushioning wrapped in leather which is stitched in contrast threading. Electronic adjustments are easy and make the seating adequate for all types of people. The front viewing angle is good for long journeys as well as city driving with a wide front glass.

The dashboard of the new BMW M5 carries the seamless design language with a floating type infotainment display. Ambient lighting also adds to the charming aura of the interior which truly shows its colors at night. 

Model	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
Passenger capacity	5	5	2	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.7/58.7/41.4	40.4/56.9/45.7	38.3/57.7/42.9	38.0/57.2/40.6	41.3/57.8/41.6
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.5/55.9/36.5	37.5/54.8/35.4	-	37.8/55.7/32.8	38.2/57.0/36.1

 

 

Interior Features

Some of its interior features are:

• Enhanced USB and Bluetooth
• Tracker system
• Power door locks with an auto-lock system
• Instrument panel covered bin
• Systems monitor
• Heads-up display
• Cargo space lights
• Trunk/hatch auto-latch
• Other features include:
• Navigation system
• Advanced real-time traffic information
• Smart device integration
• Redundant digital speedometer
• Outside temperature gauze
• Air filtration
• Engine immobilizer
• Front and rear map lights
• Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, collision mitigation braking, and lane departure warning
• Apple CarPlay

Infotainment

BMW’s iDrive technology is one of the best examples of an engineering marvel. The tech gets enhanced year after year. The infotainment comes with the integrated touchpad on the main control dial. The menu is quick to respond to and user-friendly.

The standard infotainment system consists of:

• BMW’s iDrive infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay (Subscription based)
• 5-inch screen
• USB port
• Bluetooth
• HD Radio
• Seven speakers

 

 

The optional upgrades include:

• Navigation
• Wireless charging for enabled smartphones
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Apple CarPlay
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Satellite radio
• 8-inch infotainment display

Cargo

The M5 offers the best in class cargo volume. Comparatively, the Sedan offers 19 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats. All the rivals lack behind in terms of cargo volume, with only Mercedes touching the mark set by BMW.

Model	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	19	13.7	4.4	14.0	19.0

“As it does with its interior, the M5 retains the basic shape of its lesser 5 Series siblings, but with specific M touches for better performance.” – KelleyBlue Book

Dimensions and weight

The 2020 BMW M5 weighs 4370 pounds, making it one of the lightest Sedan among its German rivals. The CTS V is still lighter at 4141 pounds. It has a wheelbase of 117.4 in with the length, width and height as 195.5 in, 74.9 in and 58.0 in respectively.

The M5’s track and total width are wider than the standard 5 Series sedan, while overall height is a touch higher. The roof is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, obviously a strategy to cut weight, and it also possesses a unique front apron with bigger air intakes. The overall exterior stance glorifies with the big 19-inch wheels.

 

 

Model	BMW M5 sedan	Cadillac CTS-V sedan	Acura NSX coupe	Lexus GS F sedan	Mercedes E63 S sedan
Curb weight (lbs.)	4370	4141	3878	4034	4515
Length(in)	195.5	197.6	176.1	193.5	196.5
Width(in)	74.9	72.2	76.3	72.6	81.3
Height(in)	58.0	57.2	47.8	56.7	57.4
Ground clearance (in)	5.2	N/A	3.8	5.1	5
Wheelbase (in)	117.4	114.6	103.5	112.2	115.7
Track width (in) F/R	64/62.8	62.1/61.2	65.2/63.7	61.2/61.4	64.9/62.8

Exterior Features

Some of the exterior features include:

• Wheels: 19" x 9.5" Fr& 19" x 10.5" Rr -in: Style 705M, Bi-colour M double-spoke
• Body coloured front and rear bumpers
• Black grille with chrome surround
• LED brake lights
• Fully automatic projector beam LED
• Fixed rear window with defroster
• Power open and close trunk rear cargo access

• Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights
• Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
• Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger-seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
• 3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
• Front safety belts with automatic pretensions
• LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation

BMW M5 VS Cadillac CTS-V

The BMW M5 looks familiar inside-out. It only features minor changes. The 8-speed automatic transmission took over the six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch in the predecessor model. The all-wheel-drive configuration promises a smooth shifting as well. On the other hand, the Cadillac CTS-V offers amazing Supercharged V8 engine. It is a value for money car because as far as the pricing is concerned, the cost is apt due to the missing ceramic brakes.

BMW M5 VS Lexus GS F

The Lexus GS F turns out to be more handy and efficient as it weighs 350 pounds less than the BMW M5. The GS F offers a standard remote vehicle starting system, allowing to start the car from driver’s home. The M5 lacks a remote starting system. For better safety, the Lexus GS F offers front and rear seat shoulder belts that are height-adjustable whereas the M5 lacks height adjustable seat belts.

As far as the warranty is concerned, the Lexus GS F offers 2 years and 20,000 miles longer warranty coverage than the M5. The GS F is fully covered for 6 years while the M5 coverage ends at 4 years or 50,000 miles.

BMW M5 VS Mercedes-Benz E-class

The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S is said to be one of the closest rivals of the BME M5. Both come assembled with turbocharged V8, all-wheel-drive system. Benz's interior looks classier than the M5. It is quite difficult to pick one among the two as they stand equally toward their promise. So, it depends on your budget and luxury demand.

 

The 2020 BMW M5 is still fun to drive with its ultimate dynamics and road ethics. With the introduction of all-wheel drive, the M5 brings you more comfort to hands. The M5 never gets out of class. Since its inception, the carmaker has tried to make it more user-friendly and luxury vehicle. There might be a lot of close rivals in the segment but the BMW M5 has its own magical charm.

How much does it cost to own a BMW M5?

For an average, it costs around $42,000 to own a BMW M5 which includes the premium costs, fuel cost, and other necessary taxes. So, if you are thinking to get yourself a BMW M5 for your next birthday then keep these expenses in mind and then go ahead with your purchase.

How reliable is the BMW M5?

BMW M5 is the top of the range performance model of the 5-series sedan. Build quality of M5 is top-notch keeping safety and performance in mind. The 600 hp engine is very robust and the gearbox is capable of handling more power and torque with ease. 

How is the after-sales service of BMW?

BMW is a well known and established brand in the country with around a thousand dealers across the country. Every service center is well equipped with all the necessary equipment to tackle any of the problems arising out in any condition. In recent years BMW has evolved around their build quality which makes it one of the best sellers in the segment.