Verdict
A
BHP
500 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£15,000-£35,000
Strengths
- S85 V10 NA — F1-derived
- Saloon and Touring
- SMG III sequential
Weaknesses
- Rod bearing wear
- SMG III reliability
- Heavy thirst
Notable tech
- E60 platform
- S85 5.0 V10 NA — 500 bhp at 7750 rpm
- Saloon (E60) and Touring (E61)
- 7-speed SMG III sequential or 6MT (US-spec late)
- RWD
Common issues
- S85 V10 rod bearing wear
- SMG III reliability
- Throttle actuator failures
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across E60's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
M5 5.0 V10 (S85) Saloon
BHP500
Torque520 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7-speed SMG
M5 5.0 V10 (S85) Touring
BHP500
Torque520 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7-speed SMG