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2016 BMW M5

2016

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MSRP

$ 103,500
Fuel Economy L/100KM

17.3 CITY/11.5 HWY
Horsepower

560 @ 6000
Torque

500 @ 1500
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2016 bmw m5 Model Overview

New for 2016

Enhanced USB and Bluetooth are now standard on the 2016 BMW M5 and a new exterior color, Tanzanite Blue Metallic, has been added.

Vehicle Summary

The 2016 BMW M5 is the high-performance variant of the 5 Series sedan and is available only with rear-wheel drive.

Overview

A 560-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with 500 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available in the 2016 M5 and it can be mated to a six-speed manual or seven-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission. Fuel economy isn’t impressive at 15/22 mpg city/highway with the manual and 14/20 mpg with the automatic. Trunk space is class-competitive at 14 cubic feet and can be expanded via the standard split-folding rear seats.

Safety

Standard safety features include dual front, front-side, and side curtain airbags. The Driver Assistance Plus package adds blind spot warning, side and top view cameras, and the Active Driving Assistant, which bundles together lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and forward emergency braking.

Trims, Packages, and What’s Standard

The M5 comes in a single loaded package and includes 19-inch alloy wheels, 20-way multicontour front seats, extended Merino Leather upholstery, split folding rear seats, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, navigation, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and HID headlights. Available options include adaptive full LED headlights, a head-up display, four-zone climate control, active front seats, a power tailgate, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, night vision, and carbon-ceramic brakes.

What We Think

While the 2016 M5 is essentially a cruise missile on the road, it has lost its agility due to its heavy curb weight. In a comparison test against the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S, the M5 lost because it didn’t inspire as much driver confidence as the Mercedes. The M5 also lost in a comparison test against the Porsche Panamera GTS due to the latter having better driving dynamics and steering. As a result, the M5 is more of a smooth cruiser rather than a full-fledged super sedan that excels in twisty road shenanigans.

You’ll Like:

Essentially an Autobahn cruise missile
Quiet cabin
Smooth ride

You Won’t Like:

Not as engaging to drive as you might think
Heavy for its size
Numb steering

Key Competitors

Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Audi RS 7
Porsche Panamera
Jaguar XFR

–Stefan Ogbac

*This review was created for the U.S. market.

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2016 BMW M5 SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications

Specs Overview

Price (MSRP)
$ 103,500
Fuel Type
premium unleaded
Engine Name
Engine: 4.4L V 8 with Double-Vanos Variable Valve Timing
Transmission Name
Transmission, M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) 7 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic W/Manual Mode
Trim
Base Sedan
Standard L/100km
17.3 City / 11.5 Hwy
Horsepower
560@6000
Drivetrain
2WD
Body Style
Sedan
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)
5/5

Features & Options

Package	Invoice	Retail
Competition Package - 7MA INCLUDES: External dimensions; M Double Spoke Light Alloy Wheels Style 601M; Stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars	Opt	$6,500
Premium Package - Z5I INCLUDES: 360 degree parking camera; Audio system; Automatic door closing (Automatic); Blind junction cameras; BMW Individual Reading Lights; Collision Warning System; Lane Departure Warning System; Main Dashboard Display; Overtaking sensor; Parking distance sensors; Power Truck/Liftgate; Reading lights; Window Blind	Opt	$9,000
Ultimate Package - ZI8	Opt	$25,000
Engine: 4.4L V 8 with double-Vanos variable valve timing	Std	Std
Power (SAE): 560 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 500 ft lb of torque @ 1,500 rpm	Std	Std
Turbocharged	Std	Std
Transmission, 6-Speed Manual - 2MA INCLUDES: Emissions; Fuel economy; Transmission	N/C	N/C
Dual clutch manual sequential	Std	Std
Transmission: dual clutch man seq w/ auto mode and paddle shifters	Std	Std
Alpine White - 300	N/C	N/C
Black Sapphire Metallic - 475	N/C	N/C
Silverstone Metallic - A29	N/C	N/C
Space Grey Metallic - A52	N/C	N/C
Imperial Blue Metallic - A89	N/C	N/C
Azurite Black metallic - S34	N/C	N/C
Citrin Black Metallic - X02	N/C	N/C
Moonstone Metallic - X04	N/C	N/C
Champagne quartz metallic - X08	N/C	N/C
Monte Carlo Blue Metallic - B05	N/C	N/C
Singapore Grey Metallic - B41	N/C	N/C
Sakhir Orange Metallic - B50	N/C	N/C
Frozen Grey - Z39	N/C	N/C
Laguna Seca Blue - Z4H	N/C	N/C
Phoenix Yellow Metallic - ZA6	N/C	N/C
Dakar Yellow II - ZFL	N/C	N/C
Fire Orange - ZIO	N/C	N/C
Frozen Red - ZSQ	N/C	N/C
Frozen Silver - ZSR	N/C	N/C
Frozen Brilliant White - ZSW	N/C	N/C
Imola Red II - ZT0	N/C	N/C
Santorini Blue II - ZT7	N/C	N/C
Frozen Blue - ZTU	N/C	N/C
Valencia Orange Metallic - ZVA	N/C	N/C
Sparkling Graphite Metallic - ZVL	N/C	N/C
Grey Black Metallic - ZVO	N/C	N/C
Frozen Black - ZZH	N/C	N/C
M Carbon Ceramic Brake - 2NK	Opt	$8,500
ABS	Std	Std
Brake assist system	Std	Std
Brake assist with preview	Std	Std
Cornering brake control	Std	Std
Electronic brake distribution	Std	Std
Electronic hand brake	Std	Std
Four-wheel disc brakes: four ventilated	Std	Std
Convenience Telephony with Smartphone Connectivity - 6NS INCLUDES: Bluetooth®; Voice activating system	Opt	$600
10.2 in. multi-function display screen 1	Std	Std
Auxiliary audio jack and USB port	Std	Std
Bluetooth® includes phone connection and includes music streaming	Std	Std
BMW Assist telematics advanced auto collision notification and Via SIM in vehicle	Std	Std
Card key power locks : includes power windows ; automatic locking	Std	Std
Comfort Access smart card/smart key with keyless entry includes keyless starter with memory seat	Std	Std
Coming home device	Std	Std
Cruise control	Std	Std
Door entry light	Std	Std
Entertainment display screen located in front includes DVD and 10.2	Std	Std
Four-zone climate control	Std	Std
Front and rear windows with one-touch on two windows	Std	Std
Front cup holders	Std	Std
Garage door opener	Std	Std
Internal HD : 200.00 GB storage	Std	Std
Internal HD navigation system with 3D and voice	Std	Std
Internet connection	Std	Std
Load restraint: hooks	Std	Std
Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position, steering wheel position and head restraint	Std	Std
Passenger ventilation controls	Std	Std
Remote control trunk/hatch release	Std	Std
Storage box boot and fixed	Std	Std
Text to speech / speech to text	Std	Std
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel	Std	Std
Two 12V power outlet(s) in front, one 12V power outlet(s) in rear, one 12V power outlet(s) in cargo area	Std	Std
Vehicle start button	Std	Std
Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation	Std	Std
Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system	Std	Std
Rear-wheel drive	Std	Std
21.1 gallon fuel tank	Std	Std
3.154:1 axle ratio	Std	Std
Compass	Std	Std
Driver modes includes engine mapping, steering, suspension, stability control and traction control	Std	Std
Electronic traction control	Std	Std
Energy recuperation	Std	Std
Gasoline direct fuel injection	Std	Std
Outside air temperature indicator	Std	Std
Primary fuel type: premium unleaded	Std	Std
Tachometer	Std	Std
Satin Aluminum Shadow Line - 3MB	N/C	N/C
Body color exterior door handles	Std	Std
Cornering lights/curb illumination	Std	Std
Fixed rear window with defroster	Std	Std
Front and rear bumpers	Std	Std
Pop up hood/bonnet	Std	Std
Rear driver door and rear passenger door	Std	Std
Remote glass sunroof	Std	Std
Trunk/hatch spoiler	Std	Std
Ash Wood Trim - 4BN	N/C	N/C
Fineline Anthracite Trim - 4CE	N/C	N/C
BMW Individual Alcantara Roofliner - XD5	N/C	N/C
Ski Bag - 464 INCLUDES: Rear seat center armrest; Rear seats	Opt	$250
Red Brown Dark Sycamore Wood Trim - XE5	Opt	$1,000
Piano Finish Black Wood Trim - XE7	Opt	$1,000
BMW Individual - Sen Light Brown Wood Trim - XEW	Opt	$1,000
Alloy trim and none	Std	Std
Cargo area light	Std	Std
Floor console	Std	Std
Floor covering: none	Std	Std
Floor mats	Std	Std
Front seat center armrest	Std	Std
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror	Std	Std
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping steering wheel	Std	Std
Luxury inner roof upholstery	Std	Std
Front reading lights	Std	Std
LED brake lights, low beam, side indicator lights, day time running lights, rear lights and high beam	Std	Std
Auto-dimming rear view mirror	Std	Std
Body-color heated driver power door mirrors with turn signals, body-color heated passenger power door mirrors with turn signals	Std	Std
Electrically foldable mirrors	Std	Std
European Delivery - ZED INCLUDES: External Skin Protection; First aid kit; Warning Triangle	N/C	N/C
Special Orders - ZSP	Opt	$400
BMW Individual Paint - X*	Opt	$1,000
Metallic paint	Std	Std
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection - 6UK INCLUDES: Collision Warning System; Night vision	Opt	$2,500
6 airbags	Std	Std
Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring	Std	Std
Day time running lights	Std	Std
Driver and passenger front seat belts with pre-tensioners	Std	Std
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) stability control	Std	Std
Four grab handles	Std	Std
Front and rear curtain airbag	Std	Std
Front side airbag	Std	Std
Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights	Std	Std
Headlights: low beam bulb with projector beam lenses LED	Std	Std
Heated washer	Std	Std
High pressure headlight cleaners	Std	Std
Hill holder	Std	Std
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant switch off	Std	Std
Intermittent rain sensor	Std	Std
LATCH system	Std	Std
Low tire pressure indicator with individual reading	Std	Std
Park Distance Control (PDC) front radar parking distance sensors, park Distance Control (PDC) rear cam&radar parking distance sensors	Std	Std
Rear mechanical limited-slip differential	Std	Std
Rear seat belt, passenger rear seat belt, 3-point center rear seat belt	Std	Std
Roadside assistance warranty: 48 months / Unlimited miles	Std	Std
Tinted glass	Std	Std
Two active height-adjustable, electrically-adjustable front seat head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seat head restraints	Std	Std
Sakhir Orange Extended Merino Leather - LKDA	N/C	N/C
Silverstone Full Merino Leather - X3A9	N/C	N/C
Sakhir Orange Full Merino Leather - X3DA	N/C	N/C
Full Merino Leather - X3	Opt	$4,500
Black Full Merino Leather - X3SW	N/C	N/C
BMW Individual Extended Merino Leather - ZA	Opt	$3,000
Platinum BMW Individual Merino - ZAC8	N/C	N/C
Kashmir Beige BMW Individual Merino - ZAKS	N/C	N/C
Nutmeg BMW Individual Merino - ZAML	N/C	N/C
Champagne BMW Individual Merino - ZAP6	N/C	N/C
Silk Grey BMW Individual Merino - ZAP7	N/C	N/C
Silverstone Extended Merino Leather - LKA9	N/C	N/C
Black Extended Merino Leather - LKSW	N/C	N/C
Driver sports front seat heated with 14-way power memorized height, 2-way electric, memorized tilt and memorized thigh support, front passenger seat sports front seat heated with 14-way power power he	Std	Std
Leather upholstery leather	Std	Std
Non-folding rear seats:	Std	Std
Seating: five passengers	Std	Std
Bang and Olufsen Sound System - 6F2 INCLUDES: 16 Channels 1200 Watts; Amplifier; Speakers	Opt	$4,900
Rear Entertainment System - 6FH INCLUDES: Audio system; DVD/VCD; Input Jacks; Rear Entertainment Display; Wireless Remote Control	Opt	$3,000
Antenna	Std	Std
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format), digital radio, includes in-dash DVD and color screen	Std	Std
DVD/VCD	Std	Std
MP3 player	Std	Std
Sixteen harman/kardon® speakers subwoofer and surround sound	Std	Std
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls	Std	Std
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering M Servotronic	Std	Std
Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs	Std	Std
M Dynamic Damping Control responsive suspensionfeatures driver selectable, adjustable anti-roll bar and electronic-control	Std	Std
Sport suspension	Std	Std
Front 265/35-20 and summer tires, rear 295/30-20 and summer tires	Std	Std
20" M Black Double-Spoke Lt Alloy Wheels Style 343M - 2TX	N/C	N/C
Wheels, 20" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Style 343M, Forged Black with Perfomance Tires - 2TY	Opt	$500
Front alloy wheels: 20" x 9.0", rear alloy wheels: 20" x 10.0"	Std	Std

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Warranty

Full Warranty Months
48
Full Warranty Distance
80000
Powertrain Warranty Months
48
Powertrain Warranty Distance
80000
Roadside Warranty Months
48
Roadside Warranty Distance
unlimited
Corrosion Warranty Months
144
Corrosion Warranty Distance
unlimited

Recalls

No data available

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Safety

Safety Ratings

IIHS Moderate Overlap Front Test
Good
NHTSA Frontal Crash Rating
★★★★
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
N/R
NHTSA Side Impact
★★★★★
IIHS Side Impact
Good
IIHS Rood Strength
N/A
IIHS Rear Crash Protect/Head Restraint Rating
Good

Rebates

No data available

2016 BMW M5 News and Reviews

Motor Trend

2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Edition Limited to Just 50 Units

Motor Trend - 25 July, 2016 Alex Nishimoto

BMW is at it again with its uniquely colored special-edition models. The latest iteration is the 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition, which will be limited to just 50 units in the U.S. Like the name suggests, the special M5 receives an exclusive Pure Metal Silver paint job, but also gets a power boost and additional content. BMW…

Motor Trend

BMW Discontinues Manual Transmission for Next-Gen M5, M6

Motor Trend - 11 April, 2016 Megan Stewart writer

Manual transmissions are slowly being phased out in many cars, and the most recent powerhouses to axe the row-your-own option are the next-generation BMW M5 and M6.Las year,we reported that this may happen, with BMW M Division's Frank van Meel tellingAutocar, "From a technical standpoint, the future doesn't look bright for manual gearboxes. The DCT and auto 'boxes are faster…

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We Hear: BMW M Cars Could Lose Manual Transmission

Motor Trend - 7 July, 2015 Jason Udy writer

Although a third pedal option is currently offered on (most) BMW M cars, the manual transmission’s days could be numbered, according to a new report. Frank van Meel, head of BMW M, told Autocar that the manual transmission could be on its way out.“From a technical standpoint, the future doesn’t look bright for manual gearboxes,” van Meel said. "The DCT…

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All-Wheel-Drive BMW M5 xDrive Spied Testing

Motor Trend - 27 January, 2015 Jason Udy writer

BMW has hinted at future all-wheel-drive M models before, and now we have the first spy shots confirming the German automaker is developing an all-wheel-drive BMW M5 sedan.Although this particular white F10-series BMW M5 doesn’t appear out of the ordinary, our spy photographer noticed all four wheels were spinning when it was being drifted on BMW’s ice tracks. Once parked,…

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Vehicle Summary

Overview

Safety

Trims, Packages, and What’s Standard

What We Think

You’ll Like:

You Won’t Like:

Key Competitors

2016 BMW M5 SPECIFICATIONS

Competition Package - 7MA

Premium Package - Z5I

Ultimate Package - ZI8

Engine: 4.4L V 8 with double-Vanos variable valve timing

Power (SAE): 560 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 500 ft lb of torque @ 1,500 rpm

Turbocharged

Transmission, 6-Speed Manual - 2MA

Dual clutch manual sequential

Transmission: dual clutch man seq w/ auto mode and paddle shifters

Alpine White - 300

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Silverstone Metallic - A29

Space Grey Metallic - A52

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

Azurite Black metallic - S34

Citrin Black Metallic - X02

Moonstone Metallic - X04

Champagne quartz metallic - X08

Monte Carlo Blue Metallic - B05

Singapore Grey Metallic - B41

Sakhir Orange Metallic - B50

Frozen Grey - Z39

Laguna Seca Blue - Z4H

Phoenix Yellow Metallic - ZA6

Dakar Yellow II - ZFL

Fire Orange - ZIO

Frozen Red - ZSQ

Frozen Silver - ZSR

Frozen Brilliant White - ZSW

Imola Red II - ZT0

Santorini Blue II - ZT7

Frozen Blue - ZTU

Valencia Orange Metallic - ZVA

Sparkling Graphite Metallic - ZVL

Grey Black Metallic - ZVO

Frozen Black - ZZH

M Carbon Ceramic Brake - 2NK

ABS

Brake assist system

Brake assist with preview

Cornering brake control

Electronic brake distribution

Electronic hand brake

Four-wheel disc brakes: four ventilated

Convenience Telephony with Smartphone Connectivity - 6NS

10.2 in. multi-function display screen 1

Auxiliary audio jack and USB port

Bluetooth® includes phone connection and includes music streaming

BMW Assist telematics advanced auto collision notification and Via SIM in vehicle

Card key power locks : includes power windows ; automatic locking

Comfort Access smart card/smart key with keyless entry includes keyless starter with memory seat

Coming home device

Cruise control

Door entry light

Entertainment display screen located in front includes DVD and 10.2

Four-zone climate control

Front and rear windows with one-touch on two windows

Front cup holders

Garage door opener

Internal HD : 200.00 GB storage

Internal HD navigation system with 3D and voice

Internet connection

Load restraint: hooks

Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position, steering wheel position and head restraint

Passenger ventilation controls

Remote control trunk/hatch release

Storage box boot and fixed

Text to speech / speech to text

Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel