2020 BMW M5 Base
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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 2020 BMW M5 Base is a 600-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 sedan with an 8-speed m steptronic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 600 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque at 1800-5700 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 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8; cross-bank exhaust manifold; M TwinScroll Twin Turbo; High Precision Injection (max 350 bar); VALVETRONIC; Double-VANOS (S63) |
| Displacement | 4.395 L |
| Horsepower | 600 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft @ 1800-5700 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, max 350 bar) |
| 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 | 2.143 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.313 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.823 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4.172 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium (RON95–RON98 recommended) |
| Tank Capacity | 20.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive M suspension with double wishbone axle (aluminum), M-specific kinematics, Variable Damper Control |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive M suspension with five-link axle (aluminum), M-specific elastokinematics, Variable Damper Control |
| Turning Diameter | 41.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 6-piston fixed |
| Front Brake Disc | 395 x 36 mm vented (M compound) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 380 x 28 mm vented (M compound) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.5 J x 19 |
| Wheels Rear | 10.5 J x 19 |
| Tires Front | 275/40 ZR 19 102Y |
| Tires Rear | 285/40 ZR 19 104Y |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in |
| Front Track | 64 in |
| Rear Track | 62.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,370 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 BMW M5 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 30, 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V598000
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
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M5
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M5. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 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 2020 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.