2021 BMW M5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2021 BMW M5, which has been the benchmark for midsize luxury performance sedans for nearly four decades, gets refreshed styling and feature updates for the 2021 model year. This BMW competes against cars like the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, Porsche Panamera, and Audi S6.
The aggressive sedan gets refreshed styling on the front and rear ends. For wheels, 19-inch alloys come standard and the Competition package upgrades to 20-inch wheels. Blue front brake calipers come standard, but they can be swapped out for red or high gloss black calipers at no charge. BMW adds Brands Hatch Grey, Motegi Red Metallic, Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Aventurine Red II Metallic, and matte Frozen Bluestone Metallic to the paint palette.
Every M5 gets a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Base specs are 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This year, the Competition model is instead sold as a Competition package, which brings engine tuning for 617 hp and 553 lb-ft, a new track mode, and an updated suspension system. Other features include a transmission oil cooler, an active differential, and optional carbon-ceramic brakes. According to the EPA, the M5 is rated for 17 mpg combined.
The M5 also gets a refreshed interior, though standard features like leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel carry over. Newly standard interior features for 2021 include remote start and four-zone automatic climate control.
This model year, the M5’s infotainment system gets upgraded to a 12.3-inch display. It also features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless-device charging, and a Harman Kardon stereo system. Android Auto compatibility now joins Apple CarPlay, and a new cloud-based navigation system is on board, too.
Standard safety features include a reversing camera, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and a head-up display (HUD). Options include adaptive cruise control and adaptive lane control.
These welcome updates help the BMW M5 retain its status as an aspirational, yet reasonably attainable performance sedan.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse