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2015 BMW M5 Base 6MT

The 2015 BMW M5 Base 6MT is a 560-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 sedan with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 560 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque at 1500-5750 rpm, spinning to a 7,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The M5 measures 193.5 inches long on a 116.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,354 lb.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8; Twin Scroll Twin Turbo; cross-bank exhaust manifold; High Precision Injection; VALVETRONIC (S63)
Displacement4.395 L
Horsepower560 hp @ 5,750 rpm
Torque500 lb-ft @ 1500-5750 rpm
Redline7,200 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC with VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS
Bore and Stroke89.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection (High Precision Injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Manual
1st Gear4.055 (45 mph **)
2nd Gear2.396 (76 mph **)
3rd Gear1.582 (116 mph **)
4th Gear1.192 (154 mph **)
5th Gear1 (183 mph **)
6th Gear0.872 (210 mph **)
Reverse3.677
Final Drive3.154
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Suspension
Turning Diameter41.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc400 mm ventilated
Rear Brake Disc396 mm ventilated
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front9J x 20
Wheels Rear10J x 20
Tires Front265/35 ZR20 102Y
Tires Rear295/30 ZR20 104Y
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.5 in
Width74.4 in
Height57.3 in
Wheelbase116.7 in
Front Track64.1 in
Rear Track62.3 in
Ground Clearance4.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft³
Curb Weight4,354 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.5 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear36.1 in
Shoulder Room Front58.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.2 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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