2025 BMW M5 detailed: New petrol V8 plug-in hybrid outmuscles Porsche 911 Turbo S

BMW’s new M5 super sedan pairs a turbocharged petrol V8 with an electric motor for a supercar-scaring 535kW/1000Nm output.

BMW has ripped the covers off its new-generation M5 super sedan, confirming the 4.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 will live on in its large saloon.

However, to keep emissions down and fuel efficiency up, the petrol V8 is now paired with an electric motor and plug-in hybrid set-up.

The result is a combined system output of 535kW/1000Nm, making the 2025 BMW M5 more potent the Audi RS7 Performance (463kW/850Nm), as well as non-traditional rivals like a Porsche 911 Turbo S (478kW/800Nm) and Lamborghini Huracan STO (470kW/565Nm).

Of note, Mercedes-Benz is yet to reveal the flagship AMG version of its new E-Class, with the current line-up topped by the E53 that uses a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor combo for a total system output of 450kW/750Nm.

It is unclear if the new Mercedes-AMG E63 will retain a V8 or move to a six-cylinder engine.

Back to the BMW, the all-new M5 shares its petrol-electric hybrid system from the XM performance SUV, but the sedan’s V8 produces 430kW/750Nm (up from 360kW/650Nm) and is supplemented by the same 145kW/280Nm electric motor for that aforementioned 535kW/1000Nm combined output.

Sending drive to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, the M5 is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.5 seconds – making it one of the quickest sedans available in Australia.

BMW’s hero sedan also features a top-speed of 305km/h.

But despite its potent performance potential, official fuel consumption figures for the 2025 M5 are pegged at just 1.6-1.7 litres per 100km when tested to WLTP standards – a significant shift from the outgoing car’s 10.6L/100km figure thanks to the new hybrid tech.

With an 18.6kWh battery (down over the XM’s 25.7kWh unit), the new M5 is claimed to travel up to 67km on a single charge, meaning the average daily commute of 30km would be more than covered in electric-only power.

And to recoup the juice, the M5 supports three-phase AC charging at 7.4kW for a 0-100 per cent recharge time in as little as three hours and 15 minutes.

Even the hybrid set-up has performance pedigree, as the M5’s specific M Hybrid system can trace its lineage back to an actual racecar, specifically the BMW M Hybrid V8 that competes in World Endurance Championship races.

Aside from the powertrain, other go-fast goodies include an electronically controlled sports exhaust with four outlets, adaptive sports suspension, massive brakes, and a bespoke chassis tune to aimed at delivering the ultimate driving experience.

Also signalling its sporting intent is bulked up bodywork and an aggressive aerodynamic package.

Not only are the wheelarches wider (75mm front, 48mm rear) than a standard 5 Series to accommodate thicker tyres (285/40 front, 295/35 rear) and 20- and 21-inch wheels, but a road-hugging front splitter, lower side skirts, and a prominent rear diffuser give the M5 a faster and more furious look.

However, buried underneath the chiselled body is still a 5 Series sedan, complete with all the mod-cons such as an all-leather interior, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, quad-zone climate control, and attention-grabbing 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

The boot will also accommodate 466 litres of volume and can be expanded by folding the 40:20:40 split rear seats down, though how much more space it liberates is still unclear.

Unique to the M5 is a flat-bottomed steering wheel and bespoke drive mode selector that houses the Sport, Sport Plus, and individual M mode settings.

And to up the fun-factor when in all-electric mode, there’s also extra noise pumped into the cabin thanks to the IconicSounds Electric feature as already seen on models like the i4.

Australian pricing is yet to be announced for the new M5 but expect it to rise in price compared with the superseded M5 Competition that was positioned at $273,600 before on-road costs.

The new M5 is due to land in local showrooms towards the end of the year.

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