BMW M5 0-60 Times by Year & Trim

The quickest BMW M5 is the 2022 M5 CS: 2.9 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the M5 Touring Sports Wagon (2025–present), takes 3.5 seconds.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times

Fastest trim
2.9 s
2022 CS
Slowest trim in our data
4.8 s
2000–2003 M5 (manual)
Coverage
17 figures
Model years 2000–2027 · incl. named tests

BMW M5 0-60 mph by year and trim

Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.

Model yearTrimhpDrivetrain0-60 mphSource
2025–present
G90/G99
M5
4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
717AWD (xDrive)3.4 sManufacturer [1]
2025–present
G90/G99
Touring Sports Wagon
4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid · BMW estimate
717AWD (xDrive)3.5 sManufacturer [2][3]
2021–2023
F90
Competition
4.4L twin-turbo V8
617AWD (xDrive)3.1 sManufacturer [4][5]
2021–2023
F90
M5
4.4L twin-turbo V8
600AWD (xDrive)3.2 sManufacturer [4][5]
2022
F90
CS
4.4L twin-turbo V8
627AWD (xDrive)2.9 sManufacturer [6]
2019–2020
F90
Competition
4.4L twin-turbo V8
617AWD (xDrive)3.1 sManufacturer [7]
2018–2020
F90
M5
4.4L twin-turbo V8
600AWD (xDrive)2.8 sTested: Car and Driver [8]
2018–2020
F90
M5
4.4L twin-turbo V8
600AWD (xDrive)3.2 sManufacturer [9][10][8][11]
2016
F10
Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition (M DCT)
4.4L twin-turbo V8
600RWD3.9 sManufacturer [12][13]
2013–2016
F10
M5 (M DCT)
4.4L twin-turbo V8
560RWD4.1 sTested: MotorWeek [14]
2013–2016
F10
M5 (M DCT)
4.4L twin-turbo V8
560RWD4.2 sManufacturer [15][16][17][14]
2013–2016
F10
M5 (manual)
4.4L twin-turbo V8
560RWD4.3 sManufacturer [15][16][17][14]
2015
F10
30 Jahre M5 (M DCT)
4.4L twin-turbo V8 · BMW estimate
600RWD3.7 sManufacturer [18][13]
2006–2010
E60
M5 (SMG)
5.0L V10
500RWD4.2 sTested: Car and Driver [19]
2006–2010
E60
M5 (SMG)
5.0L V10
500RWD4.4 sTested: MotorWeek [20]
2006–2010
E60
M5 (SMG)
5.0L V10
500RWD4.5 sManufacturer [21][22][23][20][19]
2000–2003
E39
M5 (manual)
4.9L V8
394RWD4.8 sManufacturer [24][25]

Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.

BMW M5 specs by model year

Engine, transmission, fuel economy, dimensions and safety ratings for each year.

2027 M5 specs2026 M5 specs2025 M5 specs2023 M5 specs2022 M5 specs2021 M5 specs2020 M5 specs2019 M5 specs2018 M5 specs2016 M5 specs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-60 of the BMW M5?

The current BMW M5 runs 0-60 mph in 3.4 to 3.5 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest M5 in our data is the M5 CS (2022) at 2.9 seconds.

How fast is the BMW M5?

By published 0-60 mph times: M5 3.4 s (717 hp); Touring Sports Wagon 3.5 s (717 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).

What is the fastest BMW M5?

The quickest BMW M5 to 60 mph is the M5 CS (2022), at 2.9 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 627 hp.

Are these M5 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?

Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.

Sources

  1. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW M5.
  2. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW M5 Touring.
  3. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Access granted: the BMW M5 Touring comes to America for the first time.
  4. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M5 Sedan.
  5. Car and Driver — 2021 BMW M5 and M5 Competition revealed.
  6. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new BMW M5 CS.
  7. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan.
  8. Car and Driver, Car and Driver test: BMW M5 M5.
  9. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW announces price for the all-new BMW M5.
  10. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2018 BMW M5.
  11. Car and Driver — 2018 BMW M5 first drive.
  12. BMW Group Newsroom USA — 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition.
  13. Car and Driver — US-only BMW M5 limited edition has 600 hp.
  14. MotorWeek, MotorWeek test: BMW M5 M5.
  15. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW announces pricing for new M5 and M6 (NYIAS 2012).
  16. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW confirms 6-speed manual for the 2013 M5.
  17. BMW Group Newsroom USA — All-new BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe now in US showrooms.
  18. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5.
  19. Car and Driver, Car and Driver test: BMW M5 M5.
  20. MotorWeek, MotorWeek test: BMW M5 M5.
  21. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2006 BMW M5 (specs + Mar 2006 price list).
  22. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2007 BMW M5 (price list incl. 6-speed manual).
  23. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2010 BMW M5 Sedan (technical data + price list).
  24. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW NA 50 Stories, Ch. 29: The third-generation BMW M5 (E39).
  25. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Production of Z8 and M5 soon to be discontinued (2003).