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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4998 ccm (304.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving19.6 litres/100 km (12.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4998 ccm (304.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 7750 Rev. per min.
Max torque519.35 Nm (53.0 kgf-m or 383.1 ft.lbs) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
0-60 miles4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2889 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1755 kg (3,869.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length4860 mm (191.3 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD81240
Aprox price as new EUR86230
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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