The M5: BMW's Iconic Super Sedan
July 16 2025 - Gary Mollohan
The 2026 BMW M5 marks a bold new chapter for BMW’s iconic super sedan, blending electrified performance with luxury and practicality (see specifications).
Powertrain & Performance:
- Plug-in hybrid setup combining a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor
- Total output: 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque
- 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds (sedan) and 3.5 seconds (Touring wagon)
- Top speed: 155 mph standard, 190 mph with the M Driver’s Package
Driving Modes & Efficiency:
- Multiple drive modes: Hybrid, Electric, eCONTROL, and Boost Control
- Estimated 25 miles of all-electric range
- Fuel economy: up to 54 MPGe when using electric power
Technology & Interior:
- BMW’s Curved Display with iDrive 8.5
- M-specific digital cockpit with customizable drive settings
- Ambient lighting, panoramic Sky Lounge roof, and M multifunction seats
- Optional Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system
Handling & Ride:
- Adaptive M Suspension and rear-wheel steering
- M xDrive all-wheel drive with optional rear-wheel drift mode
- Available carbon ceramic brakes for enhanced stopping power
Ready to experience the pinnacle of performance yourself? Visit Isringhausen BMW in downtown Springfield, Illinois, today and schedule your test drive of a BMW M5.
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