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BMW M5 — price 2026, on-road price, rivals & review
The seventh-generation BMW M5 switched from a pure V8 to an M Hybrid plug-in setup: a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 plus an electric motor for a combined 727 PS and 1,000 Nm, with up to 67 km electric-only running from an 18.6 kWh battery. India gets one CBU xDrive variant at ₹2.12 crore ex-showroom, rivalling the Porsche Panamera GTS and performance Mercedes-AMG E-Class/Audi RS 7.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol-Electric Hybrid
- 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, M xDrive AWD (switchable to 2WD)
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2024-09
- G90, seventh generation (2024-), M Hybrid plug-in V8
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
BMW M5 Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5 xDrivePetrol-Electric Hybrid · 8-speed M Steptronic automaticSingle fully-imported (CBU) trim sold in India; a limited '100 Jahre Nürburgring' edition has been reported by aggregators but has no official BMW India price as of this writing | Petrol-Electric Hybrid | 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | ₹2.12 crore |
What you actually pay
BMW M5 On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹2.17 crore – ₹2.21 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the current variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹2.12 crore |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹5.30 lakh – ₹8.48 lakh |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹2.17 crore – ₹2.21 crore |
BMW M5 Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | BMW claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol + electric motor (M Hybrid, PHEV) | Petrol-Electric Hybrid · 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, M xDrive AWD (switchable to 2WD) | 49.75 kmpl (WLTP combined test cycle) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
M5 Powertrain Options
4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol + electric motor (M Hybrid, PHEV)
- Fuel
- Petrol-Electric Hybrid
- Displacement
- 4395 cc
- Battery
- 18.6 kWh
- Power
- 535 kW (727 PS combined)
- Torque
- 1000 Nm combined
- Transmission
- 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, M xDrive AWD (switchable to 2WD)
- Claimed efficiency
- 49.75 kmpl (WLTP combined test cycle)
- Claimed range
- Up to 67 km pure-electric (WLTP)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5096 mm
- Width
- 1970 mm
- Height
- 1510 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3006 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115 mm
- Boot space
- 466 L
- Seating
- 5
Feature List
BMW M5 Features (from BMW’s official specification)
Safety
- 7 airbags
- Full Driving Assistant Professional (ADAS suite) with 360-degree camera
- Adaptive M suspension with rear-wheel steering
- M compound brakes, with optional M carbon-ceramic brakes
- Not separately crash-tested; the related 5 Series platform has scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP testing
Comfort & Convenience
- Merino leather M multifunction seats with heating, ventilation and massage
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient interior lighting
- Wireless device charging
Technology
- 14.9-inch curved iDrive touchscreen with BMW Operating System 8.5
- 12.3-inch digital driver display
- M Drive Professional with drift analyser and lap timer
- Premium multi-speaker surround-sound system
- My BMW App remote control and charge-status monitoring
Exterior
- Staggered 20/21-inch M alloy wheels
- M-specific front and rear bumpers with quad exhaust outlets
- Illuminated kidney grille
- M Carbon exterior mirror caps (optional)
- M Driver's Package raising top speed to 305 km/h
BMW M5 Colours
Storm Bay metallic · M Brooklyn Grey metallic · M Marina Bay Blue metallic · M Carbon Black metallic · Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic · M Isle of Man Green metallic · Fire Red metallic · Frozen Deep Grey metallic · Black Sapphire metallic · Alpine White solid (10 options, per BMW)
The Auto Grid Review
BMW M5 Review: Our Verdict
We have filmed exactly a handful of M5s at the Kondapur bay since the G90 switched to the hybrid V8, and every one has come in heavier than the outgoing M5 feels on paper — at close to 2.5 tonnes, the extra mass from the 18.6 kWh battery pack shows up first at the front splitter and the lower bumper lip, which sit closer to the road under hard acceleration and pick up stone chips faster than a comparable 5 Series. The quad exhaust surrounds and the staggered rear wheel-arches are the other spots we watch closely — the rear tyres are wide enough that arch-lip rash is common within the first few thousand kilometres on Hyderabad's patchier stretches. Being a CBU import at over two crore, nearly every owner we've seen opts for full-body coverage without being asked twice.
What we like
- +727 PS combined output with genuine everyday usability via the plug-in hybrid system
- +Up to 67 km of silent, petrol-free running for school runs and gated-community use
- +M xDrive AWD with a switchable rear-biased/2WD drift mode for enthusiasts
- +Still fits a 466 L boot and four-zone comfort despite the performance focus
What we’d change
- –Not separately crash-tested; relies on the related 5 Series platform's Euro NCAP result
- –Nearly 2.5 tonnes kerb weight blunts some of the agility older, lighter M5s were known for
- –Fully imported, so no local-assembly price or waiting-time advantage
- –Official colour palette for the India-spec car is not published; buyers must confirm options with a dealer
Is the M5 right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
The 67 km EV-only range covers most Hyderabad commutes silently, but this is an oversized, over-powered choice for daily traffic duty at this price point.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
727 PS, adaptive suspension and a 305 km/h top speed (with the M Driver's Package) make this one of the most capable long-distance expressway cars sold in India.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
Five proper seats and a usable 466 L boot work for a family road trip, though the lack of an India-specific crash-test score is worth weighing against the badge.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
A drift-ready 2WD mode, M xDrive and 1,000 Nm from a V8-plus-electric setup make this exactly the car this persona has been waiting for in a four-door body.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At over ₹2.1 crore ex-showroom, this is far beyond any reasonable first-car budget or running-cost expectation.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
The cabin is genuinely plush with massage seats and four-zone climate, but the M5's performance focus and firmer ride make a 5 Series LWB a better fit for a purely chauffeur-driven brief.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
This is a road-only performance sedan with low-profile staggered tyres; it has no off-road or rough-road intent whatsoever.
Paint Protection
PPF for the BMW M5: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The front splitter and lower bumper lip sit low and take the brunt of stone chips under hard acceleration; the quad exhaust surrounds and wide rear wheel-arches are the next most common damage points we see, especially arch-lip rash on patchy Hyderabad stretches.
Our recommendation
AG1 Square full body as our default recommendation for every M5 given its import cost and rarity in Hyderabad, with particular attention to the front splitter and rear wheel-arch lips during installation.
Coverage
Full body standard; front splitter and rear arch lips get extra-layer attention given how low and wide they sit.
BMW M5 vs 911 vs 5 Series vs Panamera
Cross-shopped against: Porsche Panamera, Porsche 911, Mercedes-AMG E 63, Audi RS 7, BMW 5 Series, BMW M4, BMW M8.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M5 | Performance luxury sedan | ₹2.12 crore | Petrol-Electric Hybrid | — | 4.6 / 5 |
| Porsche 911 | Rear-engined luxury sports car | ₹2.11 crore – ₹3.82 crore | Petrol / Petrol (mild hybrid assist, not plug-in) | At least 6 months across Porsche India's… | 4.6 / 5 |
| BMW 5 Series | Luxury executive sedan | ₹77.00 lakh | Petrol | — | 4.3 / 5 |
| Porsche Panamera | Luxury performance sedan | ₹1.79 crore | Petrol | At least 6 months across Porsche India's… | 4.1 / 5 |
Audi
A4
₹46.88 lakh – ₹55.83 lakhex-showroom
The Audi A4 is Audi India's entry-luxury sedan, now at run-out as the brand prepares the A5 replacement. A single 2.0 TFSI petrol with a 7-speed S tronic automatic and FWD powers Premium, Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹46.88 lakh to ₹55.83 lakh ex-showroom, with 8 airbags and a 460-litre boot.
Audi
A6
₹64.81 lakh – ₹71.66 lakhex-showroom
The Audi A6 is Audi India's larger luxury sedan, sold in Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹64.81 lakh to ₹71.66 lakh ex-showroom. A single 2.0 TFSI 45 petrol with a 7-speed S tronic automatic and FWD drives it to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, with a 530-litre boot and 4-zone climate control aimed squarely at chauffeur-driven buyers.
BYD
Seal
₹41.50 lakh – ₹53.65 lakhex-showroom
BYD's 'Ocean Aesthetics' electric sedan uses a 61.44 kWh or 82.56 kWh Blade LFP battery across RWD Dynamic and Premium or AWD Performance trims, up to 650 km claimed range and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h top-spec, priced ₹41.50-53.65 lakh ex-showroom.
Honda
Amaze
₹7.65 lakh – ₹10.00 lakhex-showroom
The Honda Amaze is a sub-4-metre sedan with a 90 PS 1.2L i-VTEC petrol, 5-speed MT or CVT, and the segment's first ADAS on the ZX grade. It is the only Honda India model with a Bharat NCAP rating — 5-star for adult occupant protection — aimed at first-time and fleet buyers who cross-shop the Dzire and Aura.
Honda
City
₹12.00 lakh – ₹21.00 lakhex-showroom
The Honda City is a mid-size sedan built on a 121 PS 1.5L i-VTEC petrol with 6-speed MT or CVT, plus an exclusive ZX+ e:HEV strong-hybrid making 126 PS and a claimed 27.26 kmpl — the only strong-hybrid sedan in its class in India. The May 2026 facelift adds a 10.1-inch screen and a 360-degree camera.
Hyundai
Aura
₹6.00 lakh – ₹8.67 lakhex-showroom
The Hyundai Aura is a 3,995 mm compact sedan built on the Grand i10 NIOS, with an 83 PS 1.2 Kappa petrol (5MT or AMT) and a 69 PS factory Hy-CNG (5MT). Six airbags, ABS and 3-point belts for all seats are standard across eight Delhi variants from E to SX(O) and SX+ AMT; ESC and hill-start assist come on SX and above. Hyundai recorded its highest-ever Aura sales in FY2025-26.
FAQs
BMW M5: Questions Buyers Ask
The BMW M5 is priced at ₹2.12 crore ex-showroom in India, sold in a single, fully-loaded xDrive variant imported as a CBU.
Yes. The seventh-generation (G90) M5 pairs a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 727 PS and 1,000 Nm, with an 18.6 kWh battery giving up to 67 km of electric-only range — a major change from the previous generation's pure-petrol V8.
BMW claims 3.5 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint, with a top speed of 305 km/h when fitted with the optional M Driver's Package.
The M5 itself has not been separately tested by Global NCAP, Bharat NCAP or Euro NCAP. BMW's related 5 Series platform has scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP assessments, but that rating does not automatically carry over to the M5's specific structure and equipment.
Yes, BMW India sells the M5 new as a single, fully-loaded xDrive CBU variant — it is not discontinued, and there is currently no separate 'M5 Competition' trim listed on BMW India's own configurator, only the one xDrive model. It isn't marketed as a supercar — it's a four-door performance sedan — but its 727 PS combined output and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h claim put it close to supercar pace in a practical body.
Its low front splitter and wide rear wheel-arches are the panels we see damaged first, so we recommend full-body AG1 Square coverage for every M5, with extra attention to those two areas. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp to plan yours.
Indicatively ₹2.17 crore–₹2.21 crore on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹2.12 crore (Delhi, 13 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)), first-year insurance and registration. EVs pay no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
BMW's claimed figures: 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol + electric motor (M Hybrid, PHEV) — 49.75 kmpl (WLTP combined test cycle). Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving style.
M5: Performance luxury sedan, ₹2.12 crore ex-showroom, Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Auto Grid rating 4.6/5. 911: Rear-engined luxury sports car, ₹2.11 crore – ₹3.82 crore ex-showroom, Petrol/Petrol (mild hybrid assist, not plug-in), rated 4.6/5. See the Porsche 911 page for its full variant list and our verdict.
M5: Performance luxury sedan, ₹2.12 crore ex-showroom, Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Auto Grid rating 4.6/5. 5 Series: Luxury executive sedan, ₹77.00 lakh ex-showroom, Petrol, rated 4.3/5. See the BMW 5 Series page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 115 mm, boot space 466 litres, 5 seats, length 5096 mm (BMW official specification).
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