2009 BMW M5 Base 6MT
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- Photo: BMW M5 (E60) front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 BMW M5 V10 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 BMW M5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2009 BMW M5 Base 6MT is a 500-hp 5.0-liter V10 sedan with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $85,100 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 500 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque at 6100 rpm, spinning to a 8,250 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $85,100 ($128,939 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $85,925 ($130,189 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L naturally aspirated DOHC V10; Double-VANOS (S85) |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm |
| Redline | 8,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC with Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 75.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2009 BMW M5 Base 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW M5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 11, 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Consequence: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign 13V407000
Mar 26, 2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 12V126000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.