The 2018 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 that makes 600 hp @ 5700 rpm horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm of torque. The car takes 2.8 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 BMW M5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
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| 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 2.8 sec | 10.9 sec | 160 ft. |
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When compared with the rivals, the 2018 BMW M5 comes out as the quickest car to run from zero to 60MPH taking a mere 2.8 second to do so. Moreover, the 2018 BMW M5 takes just 10.9 seconds for the quarter-mile run making it the best accelerating car in the segment. The car never seems to run out of juice, provides an exhilarating driving experience and will surely fulfill your performance needs.
2018 BMW M5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 2018 BMW M5 | 2.8 sec | 10.9 sec | 160 ft. | - |
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| 2018 Porsche Panamera | 3.5 - 4.7 sec | 12 - 13.4 sec | 154 ft. | - |
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| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 sec | 11.6 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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| 2018 Audi RS 7 | 3.2 sec | 11.4 sec | - | 129 ft. |
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| 2018 BMW M3 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | - | 101 ft. |
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2016 BMW M5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM) | 7.4 sec | 15.5 sec | 111 ft. |
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2016 BMW M5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 2016 Maserati Ghibli | 5.6 sec | 13.9 sec | - |
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| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 6.4 sec | 14.6 sec | 106 - 122 ft. |
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| 2016 Lexus GS F | 4.4 sec | 12.9 sec | - |
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| 2016 BMW M5 | 7.4 sec | 15.5 sec | 111 ft. |
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2015 BMW M5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM) | 7.6 sec | 15.5 sec | 111 ft. |
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2015 BMW M5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 2015 BMW M5 | 7.6 sec | 15.5 sec | 111 ft. |
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| 2015 Maserati Ghibli | 5.6 sec | 13.9 sec | - |
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5 - 6.2 sec | 13.6 sec | 106 - 110 ft. |
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2014 BMW M5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile |
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| 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM) | 3.7 sec | 11.9 sec |
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2014 BMW M5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 2014 Maserati Ghibli | 5.6 sec | 13.9 sec | - |
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| 2014 Audi S6 | 4.5 sec | 13 sec | - |
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 4.5 - 6 sec | 13 - 14.6 sec | 109 - 121 ft. |
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 | 4.1 sec | 12.1 sec | 109 ft. |
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 | 4.1 sec | 11.6 sec | 108 ft. |
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| 2014 Cadillac CTS | 5.6 - 6.4 sec | 14.2 - 14.8 sec | 111 ft. |
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| 2014 Lexus IS F | 4.7 sec | 12.9 sec | 112 ft. |
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| 2014 Audi RS 7 | 3.4 sec | 11.6 sec | 108 ft. |
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| 2014 BMW M5 | 3.7 sec | 11.9 sec | - |
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2013 BMW M5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile |
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| 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM) | 3.7 sec | 11.9 sec |
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| 4dr Sedan (4.4L 552 hp 8cyl 6M) | 4 sec | 12.1 sec |
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2013 BMW M5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 6.7 sec | 14.6 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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| 2013 Lexus IS F | 4.7 sec | 12.9 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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| 2013 BMW M5 | 3.7 - 4 sec | 11.9 - 12.1 sec | - | - |
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| 2013 Audi S6 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5 - 6 sec | 13.3 - 14.3 sec | - | 109 - 121 ft. |
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 | 4.2 sec | 12.1 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 | 4.4 sec | 11.6 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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