2021 BMW M5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.2s

84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 BMW M5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
AWD	4.4L 8-cyl	600 hp	553 lb-ft	4,345 lb	276	7.2	3.2 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$103,500

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.

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
4.4L 8-cyl	1	600 hp	AWD	$103,500	Base	$2,259	Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
8-speed automatic	1	AWD	$103,500	3.2 s

Compared with the AWD: 600 hp, 17 mpg, $103,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC	603 hp	18 mpg	$107,500	N/A

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 BMW M5: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 BMW M5.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.