BMW M5 0–60 Times
The BMW M5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 48 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production BMW M5 is the 2022 BMW M5 CS Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.60 seconds at 130.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production BMW M5 is the 1991 BMW M5 Sedan, which took 6.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 98.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 48 verified production tests of the BMW M5, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.25 seconds at 117.79 mph.
Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the BMW M5, led by the 2002 BMW M5 Dinan S2 Sedan at 4.10 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 2.60sec 2022 CS Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 4.00sec Across 48 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.10sec 2002 Dinan S2 Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.25sec @ 117.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.40sec 1991 Sedan
Across 48 verified production runs, the BMW M5 ranges from 2.60 to 6.40 seconds 0–60, with a 4.00-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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BMW M5 Performance Overview
BMW’s M5 performance record spans 1987 to 2025 across 50 independently verified tests, tracing the sedan and occasional Touring from hand-built, naturally aspirated origins to today’s electrified super-sedan pace. The early E28S set the baseline with a 1987 Sedan at 6.3 seconds to 60 mph, while the E34S moved the curve forward through the early 1990s, including a 1993 Bavarian Professionals Touring at 5.3 seconds. Power rose from the 256-hp S38B35 to later 310–315-hp S38 variants, all gasoline and naturally aspirated.
The E39S and E60/E61 generations compressed those numbers further as displacement and cylinder count grew. An E39 2002 Dinan S2 Sedan reached 4.1 seconds, and the V10-powered E60/E61 matched that with the 2009 Sedan. Turbocharging then reset the M5’s pace: the F10’s 560-hp S63B44T0 cut 0-60 to 3.6 seconds in a 2013 Sedan, before the all-wheel-drive F90 pushed much deeper into the 2-second range.
That F90 period remains the peak for outright acceleration, with the 2022 CS Sedan recording the all-time best 2.6-second 0-60 and a 10.6-second quarter-mile at 130 mph. Today’s G90 uses a 717-hp plug-in-hybrid S68 powertrain, and the quickest current car, the 2025 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack), runs 3.0 seconds to 60 mph.
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BMW M5 0–60 Times by Generation: E28S to G90
7 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G90 | 2024–present | 3.10s | 3.00s — 2025 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack) | 3 | The G90 generation (2024–present) averaged 3.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2025 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack) at 3.00 seconds. Output was 717 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh configurations. |
| F90 | 2017–2023 | 2.86s | 2.60s — 2022 CS Sedan | 13 | The F90 generation (2017–2023) averaged 2.86 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 2022 CS Sedan at 2.60 seconds. Output ranged from 600 to 627 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| F10 | 2011–2016 | 3.87s | 3.60s — 2013 Sedan | 11 | The F10 generation (2011–2016) averaged 3.87 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2013 Sedan at 3.60 seconds. Output was 560 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| E60/E61 | 2005–2010 | 4.36s | 4.10s — 2009 Sedan | 8 | The E60/E61 generation (2005–2010) averaged 4.36 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2009 Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 507 hp across 5.0L V10 configurations. |
| E39S | 1998–2003 | 4.74s | 4.60s — 2002 Sedan | 6 | The E39S generation (1998–2003) averaged 4.74 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2002 Sedan at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 394 to 470 hp across 4.9L V8, 4.9LV8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| E34S | 1988–1995 | 6.04s | 5.60s — 1992 Sedan | 5 | The E34S generation (1988–1995) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 1992 Sedan at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 310 to 315 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| E28S | 1985–1988 | 6.30s | 6.30s — 1987 Sedan | 1 | The E28S generation (1985–1988) averaged 6.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output was 256 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations. |
G90 2024–present
Avg 0–60 3.10s
Fastest 3.00s
Tests 3
2025 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack)
The G90 generation (2024–present) averaged 3.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2025 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack) at 3.00 seconds. Output was 717 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh configurations.
F90 2017–2023
Avg 0–60 2.86s
Fastest 2.60s
Tests 13
2022 CS Sedan
The F90 generation (2017–2023) averaged 2.86 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 2022 CS Sedan at 2.60 seconds. Output ranged from 600 to 627 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
F10 2011–2016
Avg 0–60 3.87s
Fastest 3.60s
Tests 11
2013 Sedan
The F10 generation (2011–2016) averaged 3.87 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2013 Sedan at 3.60 seconds. Output was 560 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
E60/E61 2005–2010
Avg 0–60 4.36s
Fastest 4.10s
Tests 8
2009 Sedan
The E60/E61 generation (2005–2010) averaged 4.36 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2009 Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 507 hp across 5.0L V10 configurations.
E39S 1998–2003
Avg 0–60 4.74s
Fastest 4.60s
Tests 6
2002 Sedan
The E39S generation (1998–2003) averaged 4.74 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2002 Sedan at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 394 to 470 hp across 4.9L V8, 4.9LV8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
E34S 1988–1995
Avg 0–60 6.04s
Fastest 5.60s
Tests 5
1992 Sedan
The E34S generation (1988–1995) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 1992 Sedan at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 310 to 315 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
E28S 1985–1988
Avg 0–60 6.30s
Fastest 6.30s
Tests 1
1987 Sedan
The E28S generation (1985–1988) averaged 6.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output was 256 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations.
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BMW M5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
48 production tests + 3 modified · 19 years ▾
2025 BMW M5
4 production runs Avg 0–60 3.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.05 sec
Production Tests 4
#10
2025 BMW M5 PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack)
3.00sec 0–60
10.90s ¼ mi @ 130.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 10.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 130.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 717 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,390 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 17 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 48 production runs
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2025 BMW M5 PHEV Sedan
3.10sec 0–60
11.10s ¼ mi @ 129.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 129.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 717 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,390 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 17 H / 13.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 48 production runs
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2025 BMW M5 PHEV Touring (M Driver’s Pack)
3.10sec 0–60
11.00s ¼ mi @ 129.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 129.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 717 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,530 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 11 C / 17 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 48 production runs
#15
2025 BMW M5 PHEV Touring (M Driver’s Pack)
3.20sec 0–60
11.20s ¼ mi @ 126.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 126.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 717 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,530 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 48 production runs
How we verify BMW M5 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW M5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW M5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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BMW M5 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2025 BMW M5 runs 0-60 in 3.0 to 3.2 seconds across verified stock tests. The quickest current-year result is the 2025 PHEV Sedan with M Driver’s Pack at 3.0 seconds, while the standard PHEV Sedan posted 3.1 seconds and the PHEV Touring with M Driver’s Pack ran 3.2 seconds.
The fastest BMW M5 on record is the 2022 M5 CS Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 10.6 seconds with a 130 mph trap speed, making it the benchmark M5 across verified runs.
The fastest stock BMW M5 is also the 2022 M5 CS Sedan. Its best verified 0-60 time is 2.6 seconds, and that run was recorded in stock form. Across all 50 M5 tests, no modified result is needed to beat it, so the fastest overall and fastest stock answers are the same.
Across 50 verified BMW M5 tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.06 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 12.33 seconds at 117.1 mph. That overall spread covers everything from the 1991 M5 Sedan at 6.4 seconds to the 2022 M5 CS Sedan at 2.6 seconds.
The G90 BMW M5, covering the 2024 generation onward, averages 3.1 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest run is 3.0 seconds by the 2025 PHEV Sedan with M Driver’s Pack. Current G90 outputs are listed at 717 hp and use a plug-in-hybrid AWD layout.
The F90 BMW M5, sold from 2017 to 2023, averages 2.86 seconds from 0-60 across 13 tests. Its quickest verified result is 2.6 seconds by the 2022 M5 CS Sedan. That makes the F90 the fastest M5 generation on record, ahead of the newer G90’s 3.0-second best.
The E39 BMW M5, built from 1998 to 2003, averages 4.65 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests. The quickest E39 result on record is 4.1 seconds, achieved by the 2002 Dinan S2 Sedan. Power outputs for this generation range from 394 to 470 hp, all naturally aspirated.
The 2025 BMW M5 PHEV Sedan is quicker to 60 mph than the PHEV Touring in current verified tests. The PHEV Sedan with M Driver’s Pack runs 3.0 seconds, the standard PHEV Sedan runs 3.1 seconds, and the PHEV Touring with M Driver’s Pack runs 3.2 seconds. Quarter-mile times are 10.9, 11.1, and 11.2 seconds, respectively.
The M5 CS is the quicker trim on record. The CS Sedan averages 2.7 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, with a best of 2.6 seconds. The Competition Sedan averages 2.95 seconds across 4 tests, with a best of 2.7 seconds. So the quickest CS edges the quickest Competition by 0.1 second.
Across 50 verified BMW M5 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.33 seconds at 117.1 mph. The quickest M5 quarter-mile on record is the 2022 M5 CS Sedan at 10.6 seconds and 130 mph. For the current 2025 model, quarter-mile results range from 10.9 to 11.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW M5 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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