All BMW modelsBMW M5: generations and engines
The BMW M5 has been built since 1980 in 11 generations, with 19 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1980–present
Generations11
Engine versions19
Power185–635 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline
BMW M5 generations
- 1980–1981
BMW M5 (E12)
Engines below - 1985–1987
BMW M5 (E28)
Engines below - 1988–1995
BMW M5 (E34)
Engines below - 1992–1995
BMW M5 Touring (E34)
Engines below - 1998–2004
BMW M5 (E39)
Engines below - 2005–2010
- 2007–2010
BMW M5 Touring (E61)
Engines below - 2011–2014
BMW M5 (F10M)
Engines below - 2014–2016
BMW M5 (F10M LCI, facelift 2014)
Engines below - 2017–2020
- 2020–present
BMW M5 (F90 LCI, facelift 2020)
Engines below
Specs
BMW M5 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
BMW M5 (E12)1980–1981 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5i (218 hp) | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 7.2 s | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
BMW M5 (E28)1985–1987 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 (286 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 6.5 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | |
| 535i (185 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | ||||
| 535i (192 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | ||||
| 535i (218 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) |
BMW M5 (E34)1988–1995 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 (315 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 315 hp (232 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 3.8 (340 hp) | 1992–1995 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 Touring (E34)1992–1995 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 (340 hp) | 1992–1995 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 (E39)1998–2004 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 (400 hp) | 1998–2004 | Gasoline | 400 hp (294 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 Touring (E61)2007–2010 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0i V10 (507 hp) Automatic | 2007–2010 | Gasoline | 507 hp (373 kW) | 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 (F10M)2011–2014 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 V8 (560 hp) Automatic | 2011–2014 | Gasoline | 560 hp (412 kW) | 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| Competition Package 4.4 V8 (575 hp) Automatic | 2011–2014 | Gasoline | 575 hp (423 kW) | 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) | 4.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 (F10M LCI, facelift 2014)2014–2016 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jahre 4.4 V8 (600 hp) DCT | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 600 hp (441 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 3.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW M5 (F90 LCI, facelift 2020)2020–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 V8 (600 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 600 hp (441 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | |
| Competition 4.4 V8 (625 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 625 hp (460 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | |
| CS 4.4 V8 (635 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2021–present | Gasoline | 635 hp (467 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.0 s | 190 mph (305 km/h, Electronically limited) | 21 mpg (11.1-11.3 l/100 km) |
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