2016 BMW M5 Base 6MT
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- Photo: BMW M5 - Front View by (G)jabz, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 BMW M5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 BMW M5 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2016 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 starts at $94,100 MSRP and 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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $94,100 ($127,427 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $95,095 ($128,774 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8; Twin Scroll Twin Turbo; cross-bank exhaust manifold; High Precision Injection; VALVETRONIC (S63) |
| Displacement | 4.395 L |
| Horsepower | 560 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft @ 1500-5750 rpm |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC with VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 88.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection (High Precision Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.055 (45 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.396 (76 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.582 (116 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.192 (154 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (183 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.872 (210 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.677 |
| Final Drive | 3.154 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 41.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 400 mm ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 396 mm ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9J x 20 |
| Wheels Rear | 10J x 20 |
| Tires Front | 265/35 ZR20 102Y |
| Tires Rear | 295/30 ZR20 104Y |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in |
| Front Track | 64.1 in |
| Rear Track | 62.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,354 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
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Rivals to the 2016 BMW M5 Base 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 BMW M5 4 DR RWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 20, 2016 · AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V914000
Oct 30, 2015 · CHILD SEAT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 15V718000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M5
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M5. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.