The 2018 M5 features crisp turn ins and feels right at home on a race track - Motortrend
2018 BMW M5 Engine and Transmission
The 2018 BMW M5 uses a 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that generates a massive 600 hp of power and 553 lb-ft of twisting torque. Refined a bit more for the year 2018, the M5 gets adequate power to take on any tasks at hand. Also available is a supremely efficient 8-speed automatic transmission unit, which transfers all of the said power to all the wheels. AWD is now standard.
The agile driving dynamics of the M5 is aided by the potent V8 engine unit quite well. having mentioned before, the M5 comes in a standard AWD setup, but this setup is unlike any other, as if wanted, the M5 can be put in full RWD mode, for some much-needed drifting sessions. The transmission as such is adequately responsive and is known to provide quick shifts, so as to put down the said power much more easily.
|
Models
|
2018 BMW M5
|
2018 Audi RS7
|
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S
|
|
MSRP
|
$102,600
|
$113,900
|
$104,400
|
|
Engine
|
4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8
|
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded 4.0L V8
|
4.0L V8 Biturbo
|
| Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
|
Transmission
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
8-Speed Automatic
|
9-Speed Automatic
|
|
Power
|
600 hp @ 5700 RPM
|
560 hp @ 5700 RPM
|
603 hp @ 5750 RPM
|
|
Torque
|
553 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
|
516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 RPM
|
627 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
|
While drawing a comparison with its rivals, the BMW M5 falls short of the Mercedes Benz E63 S on the power front by a margin, especially on the torque front. Having said that, the M5 is much lighter than the Merc, and more than makes up for the deficiency in power. What the eM5 lacks in the power front, it more than makes up for it in the handling front.
2018 BMW M5 Acceleration:
The 2018 BMW M5 does the 0-60 MPH sprint in a blistering time of 3.0 seconds. This is supercar territory. This ravaging acceleration time is a courtesy of the famed and efficient 8-speed AT. The quick and smooth shifts help the M5 to put down the power in a much better manner in the lower rev band, which makes it the fastest sports sedan out there.
|
Models
|
2018 BMW M5
|
2018 Audi RS7
|
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S
|
|
0-60 MPH
|
3.0 sec
|
3.6 sec
|
3.2 sec
|
|
Quarter mile
|
10.9 sec
|
11.6 sec
|
11.5 sec
|
The quarter-mile comes up in just about 10.9 seconds. Impressive isn't it? It is followed closely by the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S with 3.2 seconds, as even though it has better torque figures than the rest, the Merc is much heavier than the rest of the rivals, which robs it of its time.
2018 BMW M5 Ride and Handling
The BMW lineup is known for its sporty and fun-to-drive demeanor and the 2018 M5 does not disappoint at all. It stays true to its "The Ultimate Driving Machine" tagline. The steering feedback is excellent, as the inputs are quite well received by the car. Despite the massive size, it isn't cumbersome at all to handle. In the all-wheel drive mode, it pounces into the slow turns and slithers into fastback corners. In the two-wheel-drive mode, it gets a little aggressive, as it won't let you out of the car, without burning some much-needed rubber. Moreover, despite the adaptive suspension setup, the M5 is a bit stiff. On the whole, it is a vehicle made to be teased at the turns and edges but even with its all-wheel mode or the astonishing torque on offer, the M5 feels a little heavier that it is.
2018 BMW M5 Braking:
The 2018 BMW M5 has 15.6-inch front brake rotors and 15-inch rear ones. This combined can bring the 2018 M5 to a complete dead stop from 60 MPH in just about 97 ft. Braking is one of the key aspects of the car and is closely related to safety in power packed cars and especially sport sedan cars such as M5.
|
Model
|
2018 BMW M5
|
2018 Audi RS7
|
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S
|
|
Brake Front(in)
|
15.6
|
15.4
|
15.4
|
|
Brake Rear(in)
|
15.0
|
14
|
14.2
|
|
Curb Weight(lbs)
|
4387
|
4497
|
4515
|
|
60-0 MPH (ft.)
|
97.0
|
101
|
102
|
The brake pedal provides a smooth feel which is easy to manage and it gives one of the best results in its segment. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S comes last in the braking test, despite the heft it carries, and the decently proportioned brakes.
