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.