BMW M5 F10

BMW M5 F10
Photo: Alexandre Prévot from Nancy, France / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The BMW M5 F10 (2011–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the European Union, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: F10

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,910 mm RDW4,900–4,910 mm TC4,910 mm
Width1,890 mm RDW1,860 mm TC1,891 mm
Height1,450–1,470 mm RDW1,460 mm TC1,451 mm
Wheelbase2,960 mm RDW2,960–2,970 mm TC2,970 mm
Front track1,617–1,631 mm ASTRA1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,582–1,612 mm ASTRA1,630 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,845 kg RDW1,980–1,990 kg TC1,990 kg
Mass in running order1,945 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,410 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,888 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed250–305 km/h RDW––
Torque680–700 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/35R20, 255/40R19, 265/35R20, 265/40R19, 295/30R20, 295/35R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years92.4% (91.2–93.4)86.4%2,250
9–12 years89.5% (88.5–90.5)77.9%3,610

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres17.7%30.0%
Brakes11.1%24.9%
Suspension4.5%21.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.9%7.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.4%6.0%
Lights and electrics2.0%14.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

16 complaints for model years 2013–2016. 1 fire

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 10 versions of the BMW M5 F10

European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20164.4 L412 kW (560 PS)Petrol230–232 g/km9,337
2013–20164.4 L423 kW (575 PS)Petrol231–232 g/km1,423
2014–20164.4 L441 kW (600 PS)Petrol231 g/km289
20164.4 L447 kW (608 PS)Petrol231 g/km152
20134.4 L–Other fuel232 g/km38

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2015M5 Berline–412 kW (560 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2016SIDI4.4 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA321 g/km
2013–2016SIDI4.4 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA343–344 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2016Mid-size4.4 LPetrol7-speed automated manual12.8–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle294–344 g/km
2013–2016Mid-size4.4 LPetrol6-speed manual13.7–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle315–321 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.