2023 BMW M5 Competition

Sports Sedan · 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 · AWD

87/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sports sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8
Horsepower	617 hp
Torque	553 lb-ft
0–60 mph	3.3 sec
Top speed	190 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	16 mpg (14 city / 20 hwy)
Range	285 miles
MSRP	$111,100
Body style	Sports Sedan

The verdict

What's good

M xDrive lets you dial between full AWD grip and RWD drift on demand
Rear seat fits adult passengers on genuine long trips, rare for this segment
Adaptive suspension soaks up daily commute bumps without blunting track sharpness
Resale holds unusually well compared to other German performance sedans

What's not

Fuel stops become frequent on spirited drives given the small tank range
Infotainment learning curve steeper than competitors despite strong tech scores
High-performance brake wear rate drives up running costs noticeably
Insurance premiums land in supercar territory despite sedan body style

The engine

N63 / S68

4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 makes effortless, deep-chested torque from low rpm with a muscular V8 burble, hauling everything from 8 Series GTs to M-badged super-SUVs.

It pioneered the 'hot-vee' layout — turbos nestled in the V between the cylinder banks — for sharper throttle response, a configuration BMW debuted on a road car and rivals later copied.

The turbochargers sit inside the V of the engine ('hot-vee'), shortening the path from cylinder to turbine for quicker spool.
In M8 and X5 M trim it makes over 600 hp.

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The six sub-scores behind the 87 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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