BMW 5 Series 4dr saloon

M5

After the unwavering praise heaped upon the previous generation Five, its successor drew gasps of disappointed disbelief from some quarters and whoops of approval from others. Radical styling splits opinion, while the run-flat tyre option knocks ride comf

  • Price

  • £65,890

  • Autocar Rating

  •  8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  4 stars out of 10

  • Read more

  • Road Test

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning not available
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj standard
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 840
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 520
Multi CD standard
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 500
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 4999/10
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 980
Front legroom (mm) 1080
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 520
Height (mm) 1469
Kerb weight (kg) 1830
Length (mm) 4855
Max power (bhp/rpm) 500/7750
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 384/6100
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 780
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 2100
Turning circle (m) 11.4
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1846

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 4.7
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 43
CO2 rating (g/km) 357
Combined mpg 19.1
Extra urban mpg 27.7
Insurance group 20
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals approx 7500/15,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 15.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) N/A
Typical insurance quote 963
Urban mpg 12.4

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 22904 22904
Tax payable at 22% 5038.88 10077.76
Tax payable at 44% 5038.88 10077.76

Advertisement


Options calculator

Electric sunroof 840
Hands-free phone 520
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £65,890  Update Price

Related prices & specs


Join the debate

Our Say

Autocar's team blogs.

Your Say

Join the debate in our forums.


Advertisement

All about Autocar

Newsfeeds

Subscribe to our news with our RSS feeds

Advertise

To advertise with Autocar contact us

Buy our magazines

Discover our titles at themagazineshop.com

Autocar latest issue - Autocar Cover 8 Oct 2008

NEW ISSUE OUT NOW

FAST, EASY & SECURE
SUBSCRIBE NOW>>