2021 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 2021 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 |
| 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 (2021 BMW M5 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2021 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
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 BMW M5
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW M5 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion 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 2021 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.