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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year2004
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4999 ccm (305.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving22.7 litres/100 km (10.36 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.89 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (23.06 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 7-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4999 ccm (305.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque520.00 Nm (53.0 kgf-m or 383.6 ft.lbs) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2889 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 374 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 370 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1758 kg (3,875.7 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions357.0 g/km
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