Performance Review: BMW 5 Series M5 F10 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 5 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 5 Series M5 F10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular BMW 5 Series has a 4395cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 5 Series shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 5 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1975 kgs (4354 lbs) this makes the BMW 5 Series M5 F10 in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 5 Series shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 4395cc 32V V8 engine produces 560 bhp (417 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 502 lb-ft (680.6 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 5 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (308.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 5 Series.

The BMW 5 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 283.5 bhp per ton and 254.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 5 Series competing with the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (308.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (308.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 5 Series generating around 254.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (278.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 (278.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this made the BMW 5 Series M5 F10 as fast as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs). This BMW 5 Series M5 F10 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 5 Series and the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d

When talking about the performance of the BMW 5 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.39 secs @ 110.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d (12.33 secs), the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster (12.33 secs), and the 1986 Ferrari 208 Turbo 2.0L V8 (12.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the BMW 5 Series M5 F10 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 5 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 BMW 5 Series M5 F10 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2017 5 Series Rivals List.

A Brief History of BMW

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