BMW M5, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every BMW M5 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $259,900 to $263,900 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BMW Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 4 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2023), kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
BMW M5
From $259,900 RRP
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4.4L Plug-in Hybrid
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
1 recall notice on the federal register for this carSee the notices ↓
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $1,269/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$1,179 (≈$5,108/mo)
- Fuel$62
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$10
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year as a hybrid, battery not charged, at $2.10/L premium 98 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Luxury car tax applies: the price is above the $91,661 fuel-efficient threshold (ATO, FY2026-27).
~$272,280 drive away (est. VIC)From $259,900 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Repayment estimate≈$1,179/wk(≈$5,108/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$6,774
per year to run
$293,768
total 5yr cost
$3.77
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $6,774/year to run, or $33,870 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure (WLTP where marked) at 15,600 km a year and $2.10/L premium petrol; plug-in hybrids on their battery-not-charged figure. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$124,752
estimated 5yr value
-$135,148
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 285/40 R20 front / 295/35 R21 rear, as fitted
Check tyre prices at Tyroola(opens in a new tab)Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Rear size 295/35 R21(opens in a new tab)Opens a search for 285/40 R20, the front size. Tyroola is an online tyre retailer, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited
Yes
every 20,000km / 12mo
6 yr
fixed term
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 20,000 km
whichever comes first
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and your warranty
Servicing at any qualified mechanic keeps the warranty
Where the service follows BMW’s schedule, as BMW’s terms print it.
Terms read 28 October 2026See BMW’s terms
“You may have the normal periodic maintenance performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW. However, BMW can only recommend authorised BMW dealers, as it has control of the equipment, spare parts and training standards of those dealers. Therefore, this BMW (New Vehicle) Supplementary Warranty will not cover a claim to the extent to which it has been caused by poor servicing performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Recalls for the 2026 BMW M5 Sedan, plus a warranty reminder if you add the month.
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ANCAP hasn't rated this model: 2026 BMW M5 Sedan
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for this model. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
Search ANCAP's ratingsRecalls on the federal register
1 for this car · 1 for other years of the M5▶REC-0065566 Mar 2026Years on the notice: 2022 - 2025The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement.
- Models on the notice:
- i7 xDrive & M5
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2025
- Campaign:
- 0061510900
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge. Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market).
▶1 notice for other years of the M5(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-0039083 Jan 2020Years on the notice: the notice prints no build rangeDue to an incorrectly routed section of the wiring harness, the transmission wiring harness may short circuit and shift the transmission into the neutral gear.
- Models on the notice:
- M5, M8
- Year range on the notice:
- the notice prints no build range
- Campaign:
- 00 12 1505 00
- What the notice says to do:
- Consumers should contact an authorised BMW Group Australia dealer, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange for a repair. Consumers can contact BMW Group Australia via their website https://www.bmw.com.au Additionally, consumers can go to the BMW Group Australia website and, using their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
31 confirmed · 30 no dataBMW M5 by model year
2026 BMW M5 · G90 (2024-)
2 variants · from $259,900–$263,9002024 BMW M5 · G90 (2024-)
1 variant2018 BMW M5 · F90 (2018-2023)
1 variant2014 BMW M5 · F10 (2011-2016)
1 variant2012 BMW M5 · F10 (2011-2016)
1 variantFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain9 itemsEngine Size 4.4L · Cylinders 8 · Engine Layout V
Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 5,096 mm · Width 1,970 mm · Height 1,510 mm
Towing & Load4 itemsTowing (Braked) 2,000 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 100 kg
Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined (full charge) 3 L/100km · As a hybrid (battery flat) 10.3 L/100km · Fuel Tank 60L
Technology & Connectivity18 itemsTouchscreen Size 14.9" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · Apple CarPlay
11 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety13 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
20 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Front Parking Sensors
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System5 itemsSpeakers 18 speakers · Premium Audio Brand Bowers & Wilkins · Premium Audio
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience12 itemsClimate Zones 4-zone · Seat Material Merino leather · Dual Zone Climate
36 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes11 itemsWheel Size 21" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Staggered setup
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility6 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering2 itemsAdaptive Suspension · Air Suspension
7 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability2 itemsGround Clearance 115mm · Hill Descent Control
13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing4 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 6 years · Service Interval 20,000 km / 12 months
EV Specifications3 itemsBattery Capacity 18.6 kWh · AC Charging 7.4 kW · Battery Warranty 8 years / 160k km
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Price tracker
Standing price
$259,900 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
UK specifications — not the Australian certification
This model has not been certified for sale in Australia yet, so there is no ADR fuel label and no Green Vehicle Guide record for it. The figures below are the manufacturer's own WLTP numbers, published here so you can size the car up early. Expect the Australian figures to differ. Local pricing, warranty and any ANCAP rating are unknown and deliberately left blank rather than estimated.
Overview
If you want a five-seat sedan that can run short trips on electricity and still tow a decent load, the 2026 BMW M5 Sedan is worth a look. It's a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive and an auto, priced at $259,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. Claimed electric-only range is 67km from an 18.6kWh battery, and official combined fuel use is 3L/100km starting with a charged battery, rising to 10.3L/100km once the battery is flat. Boot space is 466 litres with the seats up, and braked towing is rated at 2,000kg. There's no ANCAP rating on record for this variant, which is worth knowing if a crash rating matters to you.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
3 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
Cost per 100km
~$6.30
CO2 Emissions
68 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 98
Fuel Tank
60L
Electric Range
69 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
EV specifications
Architecture
400V
Battery (Total)
18.6 kWh
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)
Electric Range
69 km
Max AC Charge
7.4 kW
Battery Warranty
8yr / 160k km
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureCharging
How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glanceKey EV Specs
At-a-glance battery, range and charging
18.6 kWh
69 km
259 Wh/km
3.5 s
7.4kW AC
Battery and Charging
AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.
How long to charge
18.6kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Home charging cost
$9.84 /100km
Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ PHEV: the rated tow capacity is legal, but once the battery is depleted it tows on the petrol engine alone — expect noticeably lower speed on highway climbs and much higher fuel use (real-world tests hit ~30 L/100km near capacity on a flat battery). Keep some charge in reserve for hills.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Child seats and anchors
5 seats
| Row | ISOFIX | Top tether |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 2 | 3 |
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
5,096 mm
Width
1970 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
3006 mm
Kerb Weight
2435 kg
GVM
2,940 kg
Payload
505 kg
Boot (seats up)
466L
Ground Clearance
115 mm
Towing (Braked)
2,000 kg
Turning Circle
11.9 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Plug-in hybrid
- Low-profile tyres (40)
- 21-inch wheels
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Auto
Drive Type
AWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
ANCAP hasn't rated this model
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
BMW M5 Sedan
Staggered setupFront
114mm wall
285/40 R20
Low profile
Rear
103mm wall
295/35 R21
Low profile
Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
285/40R20
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
15 confirmed · 5 no dataEV Technology
Audio System
Audio Brand
Bowers & Wilkins
Speakers
18
Premium Audio
Yes
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
466L
Boot
2,000kg
Towing
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Plug-in Hybrid
Propulsion technology
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Plug-in Hybrid. Charges via household power point. Offers genuine electric-only range (typically 40-100km). Runs on petrol when battery depleted. Lowest running costs if charged regularly at home.
Electric-only range
69 km
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Images are representative. Actual colour, trim and equipment may vary by variant.
Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
BMW M5: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off BMW’s Australian documents for the 2 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | 2 | $259,900 to $263,900RRP |
Plug-in hybrid: Sedan and Touring
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Plug-in hybrid: about $3,370 to $3,570 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol, as a hybrid (battery not charged), certified on the WLTP test rather than ADR 81/02. Plugging in lowers it
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 20,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 2 of 2 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the BMW M5
The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement.
Published 2026-03-06. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025. Matched to 2 of the 2 grades listed here. REC-006556 on the government register
Cabin smoke or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
1 more verified notice is matched to other BMW M5 rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Due to an incorrectly routed section of the wiring harness, the transmission wiring harness may short circuit and shift the transmission into the neutral gear. REC-003908 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,096 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Height | 1,510 to 1,516 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Wheelbase | 3,006 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Ground clearance | 115 to 148 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Kerb weight | 2,435 to 2,475 kg | 2 of 2 |
| Boot space | 466 to 500 L | 2 of 2 |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 2 of 2 |
Every BMW M5 variant in Australia, compared
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Sedan2026$259,900535kW / 1000Nm69km WLTPAWD5
BMW M5 Sedan
- Power
- 535kW
- Torque
- 1000Nm
- 0–100
- 3.5s
- Fuel use
- 3L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- EV range
- 69km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 2,000kg
If you want a five-seat sedan that can run short trips on electricity and still tow a decent load, the 2026 BMW M5 Sedan is worth a look. It's a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive and an auto, priced at $259,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. Claimed electric-only range is 67km from an 18.6kWh battery, and official combined fuel use is 3L/100km starting with a charged battery, rising to 10.3L/100km once the battery is flat. Boot space is 466 litres with the seats up, and braked towing is rated at 2,000kg. There's no ANCAP rating on record for this variant, which is worth knowing if a crash rating matters to you.
Configure the SedanTouring2026$263,900535kW / 1000Nm61km WLTPAWD5
BMW M5 Touring
- Power
- 535kW
- Torque
- 1000Nm
- 0–100
- 3.6s
- Fuel use
- 3.2L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- EV range
- 61km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 2,000kg
At $263,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs, you're getting the 2026 BMW M5 Touring, a 5-seat plug-in hybrid wagon with all-wheel drive and an automatic. It makes 535kW combined and claims 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds. The claimed electric-only range is 65km from an 18.6kWh battery, and official combined fuel use is 3.2L/100km starting with a charged battery, though that becomes 10.9L/100km once the battery is flat. The boot holds 500 litres with the seats up and 1,630 litres folded, and it can tow 2,000kg braked. It suits someone who wants serious performance and a proper wagon load space, and who can plug in often enough to make use of the battery.
Configure the Touring
