2020 BMW M5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.1s
- Competition AWD, 617 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 3% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 5% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,370 lb | 282 | 7.1 | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $110,000 |
| AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 600 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,370 lb | 275 | 7.3 | 3.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $102,700 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 600 hp | AWD | $102,700 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 617 hp | Competition AWD | $110,000 | +$7,300 | $2,259 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | AWD | $102,700 | 3.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 600 hp, 17 mpg, $102,700. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | 603 hp | 18 mpg | $107,350 | N/A |
M5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Porsche Taycan: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 BMW M5.
| Measure | 2020 BMW M5 | 2020 Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Competition AWD | Turbo S AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.1 s | 2.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 617 hp | 616 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,370 lb | 5,121 lb |
| hp per ton | 282 | 241 |
| lb per hp | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| MSRP | $110,000 | $185,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree