Can a 2.4-tonne luxury sedan still redefine high-performance driving?
In short: The new BMW M5 faces a fundamental engineering dilemma: how do you maintain legendary handling when the car is significantly heavier than its predecessor? This video explores whether raw power can compensate for the weight of electrification.
The latest BMW M5 weighs 2,435kg—a substantial 540kg increase over the previous generation's 1,895kg. This weight gain is attributed to its hybridized V8 powertrain, which provides an additional 140bhp and 184lb ft of torque compared to the last model.
Despite its bulk, the car achieves a fuel efficiency of over 160mpg on the WLTP test. The video examines whether this 'porker' can live up to the M5 legacy as the premier performance saloon against rivals from Audi and Mercedes.
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