{"id":83905,"date":"2025-10-04T15:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83905"},"modified":"2025-10-04T15:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:18:29","slug":"bmw-m5-2026-specs-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83905","title":{"rendered":"2026 BMW M5 Carries Over with Minor Tweaks and the Same Electrified Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 BMW M5 marks the second model year of the newest iteration of the decades-old M5 nameplate. The G90 (sedan) and G99 (Touring\/wagon) chassis flip the model on its head, debuting a hybrid powertrain with sizable increases in both horsepower and curb weight. However, that hasn\u2019t diminished the M5\u2019s abilities in the areas that have historically mattered most for the model. Dramatic acceleration, overall good practicality, and rewarding dynamics characterize the new boss as very much same as the old boss. That said, almost nothing changes year-over-year, save addition of a couple interior upholstery choices.\u00a0 Also, it bears acknowledgment that the M5 comes with nearly every bell and whistle anyway \u2014 there simply wasn\u2019t much for BMW to add.<\/p>\n

2026 BMW M5 Engine, Transmission, and Performance<\/h3>\n

Despite differences in the clothes they\u2019re wearing, both the M5 sedan and M5 Touring sport identical hybrid powertrains underneath it all. The S68 engine<\/a> \u2014 a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with mild hybrid capabilities on its own \u2014 pairs with an electric motor to offer 717 horsepower\/535 kW and 738 pound-feet\/1,000 Nm of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox choice, and the power meets the pavement courtesy of M xDrive all-wheel drive. BMW says zero to 60 mph happens in 3.4 seconds in sedan, with the Touring not far behind at 3.5 seconds. One small improvement for the 2026 model. The M5 gets a faster charging battery<\/a> that taps out at 11 kW.<\/p>\n

The M5\u2019s perennial albatross is its curb weight: a heavy-hitting 5,400 pounds or so. The massive horsepower figure, combined with chunky (optional) 420-mm carbon ceramic brakes and very wide 285\/295 front-rear profile tires, allow the M5 to continue the physics-defying tradition that began many years ago with the first BMW M badged SUVs. Yes, the car is heavy. But it may not be the neutered experience the YouTube reviews and Instagram comment sections might have led you to believe.<\/p>\n

2026 BMW M5 Fuel Economy and MPG<\/h3>\n

When we visited this section last year, the EPA had yet to test the big hybrid. At the time, we thought the hybrid system might improve on the outgoing generation\u2019s dismal 15 city and 21 highway mpg. We also said not to expect a miracle. The 2026 BMW M5 sedan is rated at 14 mpg combined, whereas the Touring model achieves just 13 mpg combined. Accounting for hybrid driving, those numbers shift to 47 mpge and 54 mpge. In testing, the sedan was good for 29 miles of all electric driving, while\u00a0 the Touring managed 25. Perhaps more alarmingly, the EPA only eked 280 miles from a tank \u2014 and that was from the sedan.<\/p>\n

Interior and Cargo Space<\/h3>\n

The limited enhancements BMW makes to the M5 come primarily in the way of interior color choice. Newly available (from March 2025) are Dark Violet\/Black and Taupe Grey\/Deep Lagoon Merino leather options. in The Executive Package ($1,600 for Touring models, $1,850 for sedans) is well worth it, adding rear sunshades, rear heated seats, a surround view camera system, and front ventilated seats. Almost all options can be added a la carte, as well, but we suspect most buyers will just load the car up. At this price, why not? Inside,<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re after daily usability and true practicality, the M5 Touring is the one you want. The Touring offers 18 cubic feet of cargo space, which might not sound like a lot when you consider the sedan\u2019s trunk offers 17 cubic feet of space. But fold down the seats, and the wagon comes up with 58 cubic feet of room. For reference, that\u2019s just shy of Audi\u2019s old RS6 Avant<\/a>, which offered 59 cubic feet of stowage.<\/p>\n

2026 BMW M5 Technology and Connectivity<\/h3>\n

Nothing new to report here. The new M5 gets the now-ubiquitous curved display with the usual array of tech goodies. Standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration, built-in navigation with real-time traffic updates, intuitive voice command functionality, and support for a wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive apps. The 2026 BMW M5 continues to rely on iDrive 8.5, powering the 14.9-inch center display and 12.3-inch M-specific digital instrument cluster.<\/p>\n

Safety and Driver Assistance Features<\/h3>\n

The 2026 BMW M5 comes packed with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies designed to keep both driver and passengers secure in nearly any driving scenario. Standard equipment includes Frontal Collision Mitigation, which helps detect and prevent potential impacts with vehicles or obstacles ahead, and Lane Keeping Assistant, which provides gentle steering corrections to keep the car centered on the road. BMW also includes Active Blind Spot Detection, Rear End Collision Prep, and Cross Traffic Warning. In addition, BMW Assist comes standard, providing automatic collision notification, roadside assistance, and direct emergency contact features through BMW\u2019s connected services.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer an even higher degree of automation, the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package \u2014 priced at $1,700 \u2014 adds Steering Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, and adaptive cruise control with camera and radar integration for semi-autonomous highway driving. Still, for most enthusiasts, the joy of piloting an M5 lies in being in full control, and we suspect many will prefer to handle the steering duties themselves.<\/p>\n

2026 BMW M5 Pricing<\/h3>\n

The M5 Sedan starts at $121,900, and you\u2019ll need to tack on $2,000 more for the M5 Touring model. Audi sells a 2026 RS6 Avant in the States, which starts at $130,700. That\u2019s about it as far as real competitors to the longroof go. In the sedan space, it\u2019s noticeably more crowded. Cadillac will sell you a CT5-V Blackwing for around $100,000 and you can even get a manual transmission if so desired. The Porsche Panamera Turbo exists on the much higher end, commanding nearer $200,000. AMG\u2019s direct M car competitors are a bit more\u2026in flux than they have been in the past, so the closest you can get is an S63 that starts at $189,000. Or, an E53<\/a> with a 3.0-liter six-pot which we feel is, bluntly, hopelessly outgunned compared to the M5. An E63 is on the horizon, but for now, that\u2019s all you can get.<\/p>\n

2026 BMW M5: Our Take<\/h3>\n

If you pine for the days of a naturally-aspirated engine or a manual transmission, this simply isn\u2019t the car for you. Nothing about driving the M5 really<\/em> connects it to its predecessors, but there\u2019s one common thread: today, as in the past, the BMW M5 is one of the highest performing and advanced sedans money can buy. And if that is the experience you\u2019re chasing, you won\u2019t be disappointed by the 2026 BMW M5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2026 BMW M5 marks the second model year of the newest iteration of the decades-old M5 nameplate. The G90 (sedan) and G99 (Touring\/wagon) chassis flip the model on its head, debuting a hybrid powertrain with sizable increases in both horsepower and curb weight. However, that hasn\u2019t diminished the M5\u2019s abilities in the areas that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":83906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=83905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83905\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/83906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=83905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=83905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=83905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}