2019 BMW M5 Competition
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- Photo: 2019 BMW M5 Competition in Silver, front right (US) (cropped) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 BMW M5 Competition in Silver, front right (US) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M5 4 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Auto 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M5 F90 without licence plate (rear) by Elveres, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2019 BMW M5 Competition is a 617-hp 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 sedan with an 8-speed m steptronic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 617 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque at 1800-5860 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The M5 measures 195.5 inches long on a 117.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,370 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $110,995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8; M TwinPower Turbo technology (S63) |
| Displacement | 4.395 L |
| Horsepower | 617 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft @ 1800-5860 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 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | M xDrive All-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Active M Differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | AKI 93 |
| Tank Capacity | 20.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive M suspension (Competition-tuned), double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive M suspension (Competition-tuned), five-link |
| Turning Diameter | 41.4 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.5J x 20 |
| Wheels Rear | 10.5J x 20 |
| Tires Front | 275/35 ZR20 102Y XL |
| Tires Rear | 285/35 ZR20 104Y XL |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in |
| Front Track | 64 in |
| Rear Track | 62.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,370 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 54.7% / 45.3% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2019 BMW M5 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW M5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2019 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V883000
Sep 27, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign 19V684000
Jul 3, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V513000
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW M5
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW M5. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| 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 2019 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.