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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating67.2 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
Fuel city driving19.6 litres/100 km (12.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.80 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
Displacement4999 ccm (305.04 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)
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 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2889 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 space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsElectronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1755 kg (3,869.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight1760 kg (3,880.1 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 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 USD82940
Aprox price as new EUR86230
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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