BMW M5

Core summary

2024 European launch specification, G90 M5 sedan. Source-based specification and buying analysis.

Evaluate this M5 as a plug-in performance sedan, including a charging plan. Comparing its headline output with a non-plug-in predecessor leaves out an important part of ownership.

History & generations

BMW announced the G90 sedan in June 2024 for a November market introduction. This reference does not describe the Touring body.

Body, platform & design

Inspect its footprint and rear-seat usefulness on your normal route. A vehicle can offer extraordinary performance while still needing to fit an ordinary garage and school pickup.

Engine & drivetrain

The 4.4-liter V8 and electric motor deliver a combined 535 kW, 727 PS and 1,000 Nm through an eight-speed M transmission and M xDrive.

Trim differences

Separate optional equipment from the core powertrain when comparing quotations. Expensive brakes or trim should have a purpose beyond making the specification list longer.

Interior & seating

Set up the driving position, then test rear legroom and luggage with the family. Do this before a demonstration centered on acceleration.

Efficiency & range

BMW quotes weighted WLTP fuel use of 1.6–1.7 L/100 km alongside 25.0–25.5 kWh/100 km; discharged-battery fuel use is 10.2–10.3 L/100 km.

Safety & equipment

Keep high-performance modes for appropriate settings and obtain a clear explanation of their assistance limits. A showroom launch-control demonstration is not necessary to assess everyday suitability.

Strengths

The compelling use case combines ordinary sedan duties with a deliberate desire for this powertrain. It is less persuasive if charging will be ignored while the lowest weighted consumption figure drives the purchase.

Considerations

Calculate fuel and electricity together. Do not multiply annual mileage by the favorable weighted fuel number and present that as a complete running-cost forecast.

Recommended use

A home-charging owner should map a normal working week; a frequent long-distance driver should additionally model trips after the initial battery charge is depleted.

Rivals & related

Compare the previous M5 using total cost and intended use, not just output. For luggage-led requirements, assess the Touring separately rather than assuming identical packaging.

FAQ

Is the acceleration figure independently tested here? No. BMW claims 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds for this launch specification.

Sources & updates

Reference scope: 2024 European launch specification, G90 M5 sedan. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0443252EN/the-all-new-bmw-m5

• Manufacturer reference — 2024 European launch specification, G90 M5 sedan →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
• Photo 1 — Damian B Oh →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. BMW M5 G90 front exterior; the second photograph is another front angle, not a rear view.
• Photo 2 — Damian B Oh →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. BMW M5 G90 front exterior; the second photograph is another front angle, not a rear view.

Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.