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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year2010
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating58.9 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 driving21.4 litres/100 km (11.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4999 ccm (305.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 7750 Rev. per min.
Max torque520.35 Nm (53.1 kgf-m or 383.8 ft.lbs) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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
0-60 miles4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2786 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1820 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 height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD85740
Aprox price as new EUR94730
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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