BMW M5 Engine

 The 2025 BMW M5 introduces a high-performance plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time in the model’s history, blending raw power with a touch of electrification for improved efficiency and driveability.

Engine and Hybrid Powertrain

• Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 (S68 engine)
• Electric Motor: Integrated within the 8-speed automatic transmission
• Combined Output:
  
• 717 horsepower
• 738 lb-ft of torque
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This is the most powerful M5 ever produced, eclipsing even the previous M5 CS in total output.

Battery and Electric Range

• Battery: 14.8 kWh lithium-ion battery
• Electric-Only Range: ~43 miles (70 km) WLTP
• You can drive short distances in full electric mode — ideal for city commuting.

Performance Figures

• 0–60 mph: 3.4 seconds
• Top Speed:
  
• Standard: 155 mph
• With M Driver’s Package: 190 mph
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Despite weighing over 5,300 pounds due to the hybrid system, the M5 retains its signature performance edge thanks to advanced chassis tuning and AWD.

Drivetrain and Dynamics

• Transmission: 8-speed M Steptronic automatic
• Drivetrain: M xDrive all-wheel drive with rear-wheel-drive mode
• Suspension: Adaptive M Suspension Pro
• Other Features:
  
• Rear-wheel steering
• Active M Differential
• M-specific drive modes for tailored performance
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Driving Experience

The hybrid M5 delivers instant torque thanks to the electric motor, enhancing low-speed acceleration while the V8 provides traditional M aggression at higher speeds. Whether cruising in electric silence or tearing down a track, the 2025 M5 is a dual-personality super sedan.