The fourth-generation sports car from the well-known Motorsport division was first introduced to the public in 2005. In the same year, it was launched into mass production. The BMW M5 E60 is a truly revolutionary car that was ten years ahead of its predecessor in development. The first show of the M5 was more than successful. This car captivated fans with its ultra-modern exterior, luxurious interior and high-tech design solutions. The appearance of the car was done by American designer and car designer Chris Bangle. The engine was designed by a group of engine engineers from the Formula 1 team from the BMW concern. The M division has implemented its technical developments in the fourth generation M5 in more than 5 years. What are the features of this car, we will find out below.

Specifications

2005 BMW M5 (E60)	Technical data
Dimensions:
length, mm	4855
width, mm	1846
height, mm	1469
Wheel base, mm	2890
Weight:
equipped, kg	1830
maximum, kg	2300
Engine Specifications:
engine displacement, cc	4999
power, kW (hp) / about	373(507)/7750
number of cylinders	10
torque, Nm/(r/min)	520/6100
fuel type	petrol
Fuel consumption:
urban cycle, l	22,7
track cycle, l	10,2
combined cycle, l	14,8
Dynamics:
acceleration up to 100 km/h, s	4,7
maximum speed, km/h	250
Type of drive:	rear
Transmission type:	Sequential 7-gearbox
Type of brake mechanisms:	Disc ventilated, 348
front, size, mm	Disc ventilated, 345
rear, size, mm	Disc ventilated, 345
Tire size:
front	255/40ZR19
rear	285/35ZR19

V10 engine - a tribute to Formula 1

The powertrain and gearbox for the new sports car were developed from scratch. The new engine was radically different from the old one. Under the hood placed a V-engine with 10 cylinders. This power unit has become a kind of tribute to the V10 engines from Formula 1.

In the early 2000s, V10 engines were largely phased out in racing cars.

The motor was marked S85B50. He could develop power up to 507 horses, and the maximum torque was 520 Nm. The 40-valve naturally aspirated engine is capable of accelerating the new M-ku to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds.

Under the hood placed a V-shaped engine with 10 cylinders

In the usual configuration, the maximum speed that the new M5 is capable of developing is “strangled” by electronics. You can remove the 250 km/h limit for an additional fee. Then the BMW M5 in the back of the E60 is able to reach a maximum speed of 330 km / h. No wonder many experts called this car the fastest of those that are mass-produced.

Such dynamic performance was achieved due to innovative solutions and the experience of the BMW team in Formula 1 racing. Here are some new features:

• each cylinder is equipped with its own throttle valve: each of them is able to change its position up to 200 times per second;
• the engine is controlled by a high-speed electronic system from Siemens, equipped with three microcontrollers that can perform calculations at a speed of more than 200 operations per second;
• highly efficient lubrication of the power unit at maximum loads (four oil pumps are responsible for this);
• the upgraded Bi-Vanos gas distribution system, which ensures efficient engine operation in various modes.

The fuel consumption of the BMW M5 in the back of the E60 in the urban cycle is 22.7 liters per hundred kilometers. On the track, the appetite of this sports car is much less and amounts to 10.2 liters.

Gearbox SMG III - a robot with intelligence

It is impossible to achieve high dynamics on one engine. An important component is the gearbox (gearbox). Sports car from BMW was equipped with a new seven-speed automatic. The transmission was named SMG III. It is able to work in manual mode and in automatic mode. The transition from one gear to another occurs in 65 milliseconds.

The SMG box supports 11 operating modes, 6 of them are available in manual control

The SMG box supports 11 operation modes. Six of them are available in manual control. The engineers of the Bavarian concern invested the makings of intelligence in this checkpoint. She is able to independently help the driver in non-standard traffic situations. For example, when a skid occurs on a slippery road, or when braking, the SMG III itself goes into a neutral position.

If the car is moving on a hilly road, then the checkpoint can make life easier for the driver. During the descent, the electronics engage a lower gear, making the most of the braking with the help of the engine, on the ascents it “stretches” the gears.

Promo video about BMW M5 E60

Salon

In addition to the new engine and gearbox, the fourth generation M-ki can boast of equipment and a comfortable interior.

For the convenience of driving this sports car, a unique three-spoke steering wheel was installed. Its thickness has been increased. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather and trimmed with threads in three colors. Under the middle spokes are conveniently located the petals of the gearbox control keys.

For the convenience of driving this sports car, a unique three-spoke steering wheel was installed.

The dashboard is quite informative. Decorated with chrome and illuminated with cool white light. The arrows are colored red. For the convenience of driving at high speed, you can use an additional display. Its size is 6.3 inches, it displays information about the speed and speed of the power unit. The modes of operation of the SMG III box are immediately displayed.

Leather upholstery with active ventilation and heating allows the driver to feel comfortable at any time of the year. High-quality automotive leather from the new Merino collection was used for the upholstery of the interior.

On the thresholds and on the pedals placed pads with the logo of the BMW M5.

restyling

In early 2007, the fourth generation M5 underwent modernization. Fans of Bavarian cars did not notice any significant changes. The new version of the sports car from BMW received:

Bleeding BMW M5 E60 by Eric Kituashvili

In the review of the factory version of the M-ki, I would like to add a few words about the unique car that was created in Russia. It's about the BMW M5, which belongs to the street racer Eric Davidovich. He called this car "Shadow".

BMW M5 E60 "Shadow"

During the rework, a new manifold was installed in the M5, the exhaust system was replaced, a new electronic filling was integrated, the interior was re-upholstered with automotive leather and artificial suede, and the body was pasted over with several layers of automotive film. The result was a unique sports car, which has no analogues in the whole world.

Some of Eric's M5 technical data is in the comparison table below.

Comparison table of characteristics

Video: BMW M5 E60 Sedan

In total, 19,523 sedans and 1,025 station wagons were produced from the BMW factory assembly line. Most sold BMW M5 in the United States. 8800 sedans "left" through the network of dealers. 339 cars were sold in Australia, and the rest were sold in the European market.

And I truly say: that evening I saw the devil. He was stately in posture and gloomy in his eyes. From under black robes protruded powerful battle armor, decorated with a tricolor, complete with the number five. His voice was filled with primal fury and could be heard a mile away. Steam rose from wide nostrils, and a white-and-blue brand burned in his forehead. Reverent awe overcame everyone who dared to approach the representative of the highest diabolical class.

Inside

The creak of black leather, the blood-red shimmer of the backlight, the gleam of metal - the gloomy haven of dark automotive forces. Provocative at the time, the interior years later is not perceived as blasphemy against the memory of ancestors. It is well-cut and well-assembled, and the techno-minimalism that crawls out of all the cracks is so organic with its appearance that claims about the center console turned away from the driver are perceived as senile grumbling.

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As befits a higher being, the M5 had the right to any whim of finishing, but why puzzle over the choice of wood when it would be out of place anyway. Everything has already been thought of for you, so only black leather and aluminum - as the 2004 concept bequeathed. Complete set to "full stuffing" lacks only top-end music. Armchairs know a lot of settings and hug tighter than a mistress, but not at the expense of comfort. Devices with a laconic font are reddened as if of old, and the well-organized M-steering wheel with triggers is still irresistible in appearance and tailored as if for you. This is a BMW, real, original, and no i Drive will change its essence.

In move

Even between the civilian versions of the E60 and E39, the technical gap is so great that it sometimes seems that another generation of the “five” has been lost somewhere. But in the case of the M5, this is a real abyss. Wherever you look - a solid avant-garde, mixed with racing technology instead of time-tested classics. “Emka” seemed to be reinvented anew, the technical jump was so powerful.

Under the hood is a five-liter V10 engine of a rare configuration. Civilian cars with such engines can be counted on the fingers. But in Formula 1 cars (at least the 2005 model), they were at every turn. It was the experience of building motors for the royal races that was used by engineers to create a 507-horsepower monster that screams like BMW Williams cars. The corresponding box is the SMG III Drivelogic seven-speed sequencer, which does its job in a matter of milliseconds. But this is just the tip of the technical iceberg.

BMW M5 E60
Claimed fuel consumption per 100 km

Having mastered the iD rive, the M5 pilot can customize anything: suspension stiffness, gas pedal sensitivity, stabilization system ... Only one box has three switching algorithms and as many as eleven options (six in the "manual" and five in the "automatic") rate of fire! There are only two power levels, but this gives rise to such a variety of choices that it easily demolishes the tower. This later comes the understanding that only two basic options are enough for life, the P400 (400 hp) to throw up in traffic jams to work and the P500 (the same 507 hp), when, having escaped from the office, you rush towards the separation from Friday to Monday. Twelve years ago it was the ecstasy of a techie and the dream of a street racer, now it's nothing special. Like acceleration to hundreds in 4.7 seconds. The level is only the current 540th.

But the emasculated, emotionless accelerations of modern cars are nothing compared to the fury that lives in the latest atmospheric M5. Take the risk of pressing the M button on the right spoke of the steering wheel, putting all systems on full alert, and one of two things will happen - you will either sob with delight, or crap yourself like a one-year-old baby. Furiously spinning the wheels, trying to catch a hook, the emka takes off with a roar. The first two gears are only warm-ups, but the remaining five will not let you get bored. Perceptible pickup, starting at 4,000 rpm, is replaced by even more frantic and protracted acceleration after 5,000 and until the cut-off at 8,250 rpm.

Unprecedented power just smears you on the seat, leaving on your face a blissful smile of an idiot with bulging eyes. The rumble and clang of the gearbox at every gear change shakes the body and throws your body forward, forcing you to hang on the seat belt. If it's not enough for you, activate the P500 Sport mode with even sharper reactions to gas or test the launch control after writing a will.

This whole attraction is available not only on the straight, where the emka, without blinking an eye, accelerates from a hundred to two hundred in 8.5 seconds. Equipped with a reinforced aluminum suspension adapted for increased loads, flaunting almost “half” weight distribution and an adjustable locking rear differential, the M5 enters any turn exactly along the intended trajectory without slowing down. And when necessary, the "emka" can be accommodating and not annoying, like a regular three-liter "five". Dense, but not rigid, which means that the suspension is familiar to BMW. The five-liter V 10, which until recently seemed to be an unbalanced psycho, in the civilian mode of the P400 is just a darling, conquering with its elasticity. It’s a little more difficult with a robot: it won’t replace a full-fledged machine gun, it didn’t work out smoothly, but the SMG III is not as terrible as it is painted.

Truly, 2010 was a black day for all adherents of the devilish cult. The world has never seen such a hardcore and brutal M5 either before or since (at the moment, at least). Which demon whispered to the Bavarians to shake and mix the essence of the Dodge Viper in half with L amborghini D iablo and stuff it into the back of the "five" is no longer important. We will remember, miss and be afraid at the same time!

Purchase History

Who said that you need to grow and ripen to M5? Nicholas is generally the first BMW! Prior to that, he drove a Subaru Impreza WRX for several years, but when you are offered to exchange it for an emka, it is not customary to refuse. So, almost a year ago, having avoided long searches and trips to other cities, Nikolai became the owner of the 2005 M5 E60.

Repair

BMW, imported into Russia in 2008, before Nikolai managed to visit only two neat owners. The condition was appropriate: a well-groomed interior and, most surprisingly, a whole body in native paint. Even "improving", except for that made by one of the previous owners, the M5 was avoided.

There were no major problems with the car. Almost immediately after the purchase, the idle valve was replaced (40,000 with work), and a little later, the throttle. The previous owner warned that the fuel pump on this car is akin to consumables. Nikolai was ready for this, but decided to try another solution by installing a more efficient AEM fuel pump. The part itself is slightly larger than the regular one, but it got up without problems. The price is almost two times lower, and most importantly, almost 10,000 km already - no problem.

Exploitation

In less than a year, Nikolai drove a little more than 10,000 km on the M5. The car is used as a daily.

Expenses

• Maintenance with engine oil change (Castrol Edge) and filters every 3-5 thousand km - 15,000 rubles
• Fuel - AI-98, EKTO100

The most difficult thing was to find a competent service, but this problem has already been solved. Consumables do not cost space money: front brake disc - 12,000 rubles, front pads - 10,000 rubles. Rubber should also be attributed to consumables - rear tires, if you sometimes allow yourself to be pranks, will not last even a season. Regarding oil care, it appears irregularly and consumption does not exceed 500 ml per 1000 km.

Plans

The precepts and efforts of previous owners will not be violated: the main plan is to keep the car in decent condition, drive and enjoy. There will definitely be no tuning: Nikolai does not see any point in this.

Model history

The fourth M 5 appeared in 2005, two years after the debut of the original "five" E60. The main news was the appearance under the hood of the S 85 engine, specially designed for this generation of "emki". In most markets, the outlandish V 10 with a capacity of 507 hp, which accelerated the M5 to the first hundred in 4.7 seconds, was paired with a seven-speed “robot” SMG III. But for North American-specially, a six-speed manual was in the base.

Pictured: BMW M5 Worldwide (E60) "2004–2009

In 2007, the range of bodies was replenished with the Touring station wagon, which had previously been found only in the second generation of the model. The history of the most unusual emka in the history of the model ended in 2010. In total, almost 20,000 sedans and just over a thousand fourth-generation M5 station wagons were produced.

Pictured: BMW M5 Touring Worldwide (E61) "2007–2010

To understand the peculiarity of this engine, you need to understand what kind of unit it is. Namely, this is a high-revving V-shaped ten-cylinder engine, with a volume of 5.0 liters without any turbocharging, as is done in our time. This engine was created from scratch specifically for the EM-fifth, that is, they did not improve or modify the previous ones, but straight from scratch.

Now let's look at the technical indicators of this motor. Power - 507 hp available at 7750 rpm, torque 520 Nm at 6100 rpm. From standstill to hundreds of cars accelerates in 4.7 seconds, the maximum speed is limited to 250 km / h. The average consumption is 15 liters in the combined cycle. It’s clear that the owner of such a car often gets stuck and the consumption was at least 20 liters.

The gearbox is Getrag's seven-speed SMG III robot. This box switched gears in 65 milliseconds.

Those who drove the BMW M5 E60 know and feel the irresistible charisma of this car, the sound and thrust of this engine and excellent handling.

And now, the new M5 F10 is equipped with an already turbocharged 4.4-liter eight-cylinder unit that produces 555 horsepower and 680 Newtons of torque. Shoots up to a hundred in 4.4 seconds, while eating 9.9 per hundred of gasoline.

That's why they replaced that engine, because although it is wonderful, companies need to keep up with the times, use more technological methods in order to increase power, traction and, at the same time, reduce fuel consumption. As it happened with interchangeable engines.

Who drove the E60 and F10 feel the difference. It is clear that the F10 is more powerful, but there is no longer the same sound and style that was in the E60. Here is my point of view.

BMW S85 engine

S85B50 engine specifications

Production	Dingolfing Plant
Engine brand	S85
Release years	2005-2010
Block material	aluminum
Supply system	injector
Type	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	10
Valves per cylinder	4
Piston stroke, mm	75.2
Cylinder diameter, mm	92
Compression ratio	12.0
Engine volume, cc	4999
Engine power, hp / rpm	507/7750
Torque, Nm/rpm	520/6200
Fuel	98
Environmental regulations	Euro 4
Engine weight, kg	240
Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for E60 M5) - city - track - mixed.	22.7 10.2 14.8
Oil consumption, g/1000 km	up to 1000
Engine oil	10W-60
How much oil is in the engine, l	9.3
Oil change is carried out, km	7000-10000
Operating temperature of the engine, hail.	-
Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice	- 200+
Tuning, HP - potential - no loss of resource	750+ n.a.
The engine was installed	BMW M5 E60 BMW M6 E63
checkpoint - 6MKPP - SMG III	ZF Type G Getrag 247
Gear ratios, 6MKPP	1 - 4.05 2 - 2.40 3 - 1.58 4 - 1.19 5 - 1.00 6 - 0.87
Gear ratios, SMG III	1 - 3.99 2 - 2.65 3 - 1.81 4 - 1.39 5 - 1.16 6 - 1.00 7 - 0.83

Reliability, problems and repair of the BMW M5 E60 S85 engine

According to the established tradition, each new M5 is getting bigger and bigger, this also applies to the M5 E60, which has begun to weigh indecently a lot. Therefore, 400 hp. the old S62 would not have been enough to successfully compete with the fast Audi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz E55 / E63 AMG. Unlike all previous engines that were developed on the basis of civilian engines, the S85B50 was designed from scratch and was used in the design of the sports P84 / 5, which was used on the F1 Williams FW27 car.
The BMW S85 engine received a lightweight aluminum cylinder block with 10 cylinders arranged with 17 mm offset and a camber angle of 90°, without sleeves. There are also oil nozzles for piston cooling and an aluminum oil pan. The block is similar in design to the N52. Reinforced forged crankshaft, lightweight forged connecting rods, 140.7 mm long, aluminum alloy pistons, under compression ratio 12 and with a compression height of 27.4 mm.
The S85 cylinder heads are aluminum, 4 valves per cylinder, with hydraulic lifters, and Double-VANOS variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust shafts (similar to that of the S62). Adjustment of intake camshaft 60°, exhaust 37°. Camshafts on M5 E60: phase 268/260, rise 11.7 / 11.5 mm. Inlet valves diameter 35 mm, exhaust valves 30.5 mm, stem thickness 5 mm. At the inlet, 10 throttle valves are installed in 2 rows of 5 pieces, each cylinder has its own and a receiver optimized for them. Nozzle performance - 192 cc. Exhaust manifolds 5-1, equal length, one catalyst for each. Controls the engine M5 E60 brain DME MS S65.
All this allows you to get 507 hp. at 7750 rpm from 5 liters of working volume and spin the engine up to the limit of 8250 rpm.
The BMW S85 engine was installed on the M5 E60 / E61 and on the M6 ​​E63 / E64.
For the younger model M3 in the back of the E92, the S85 engine was simplified and received the name S65B40.
They replaced the S85B50 in 2010, along with the production stop of the M5 E60 and the new turbocharged V8 S63 ​​was installed on the BMW M5 F10.

Problems and disadvantages of BMW S85 engines

The M5 E60 motor has a problem with premature wear of the connecting rod bearings (on all versions of the S85B50), which require replacement every 80 thousand km. It is better to carry out such work in advance so as not to get global troubles with the motor. Vanos also require periodic repairs, although not so frequent. Otherwise, the motor is normal, if it was looked after, did not overheat, was serviced with high quality and on time. Most often, everything goes wrong, so diagnostics are required before buying an M5 E60 or M6 E63.

BMW M5 E60 engine tuning

S85 Atmo. Stroker

The S85 motor already from the factory has a high power relative to its displacement and is quite strongly wrung out, but there is still some margin left. The simplest and most commonly used way to boost the performance of an E60 M5 is to buy a non-catalyzed sports exhaust (like the Supersprint), a Gruppe M intake, a pulley and a matching brain tuning. This will give about 50 hp. If you add 294/282 camshafts, Dinan throttles to this set and tune in, then the M5 E60 will show 580+ hp. This whole set will allow you to drive 1/4 mile in 12 seconds. There are also stroker kits that increase the displacement from 5 liters to 5.8 by installing a long-stroke 82 mm crankshaft and 94 mm pistons, or standard 92 mm (the volume will be 5.6 liters). M5 E60 with a volume of 5.8 liters and with all the above set, will show 620-630 hp.

S85 Compressor

A cheaper alternative to atmospheric tuning of the M5 is the purchase of a whale compressor. The most common and proven option is ESS. Kit ESS S85 VT2, based on Vortech V3Si, will inflate 0.5 bar into the stock motor and allow you to remove 650 hp. A fairly reliable way to get good power. Don't forget to buy ESS connecting rod bearings. Increasingly powerful whales require serious cash injections and imply a loss of reliability.

BMW M5 E60- Representative of the fourth generation of sports sedans. The model was the best indicator that hard work in the field of production and improvement of sedans was not in vain.

For the first time, the BMW M5 E60 was presented to the public in the form of a concept in 2004 at the International Motor Show in Geneva, and already in 2005 the production of a “charged” car began, which replaced it.

The differences in the car were amazing, it was already a completely different “five M series”.

The BMW M5 E60 was produced, as well as serial, at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, northeast of Munich.

Equipment

The car is equipped with an advanced dynamic stability control system developed jointly by Teves and BMW. The DSC system cannot be completely disabled on a sedan equipped with a manual transmission (dated before September 2007), however, a free software update could subsequently be requested, which would allow DSC to be deactivated.

Due to the fact that such vigorous driving requires considerable cooling of the brakes, in order to make room for the air distributor, the front fog lamps had to be removed.

The M5 E60 is equipped with ventilated and perforated disc brakes, 14.7-inch front and 14.6-inch rear. The rotor consists of two parts - aluminum inner and cast iron outer, which are connected with steel pins. In addition, the front calipers have a double piston.

The E60S is equipped as standard with cast radial spoke alloy wheels with a unique design (known as "Style 166M"). These are 8.5 x 19-inch wheels at the front (with 255/40ZR19 tires) and 9.5 x 19-inch at the rear (with 285/35ZR19 tires).

Unlike other E60 models, the tires used on the M5 have a conventional structure. In some markets, the sedan was also offered as an option forged, polished wheels "Style 167M", similar to those used on and. These wheels are 8.5 x 19 inches in front and 9.5 x 19 inches in the rear.

Interior

The cabin in the M5 E60 contains the following features:

• unique 381mm 3-spoke steering wheel that contains tricolor stitching on the rim and SMG gearshift paddles
• special instruments with aluminum frame, white illumination, red arrows, speedometer with a mark of 330 km / h and an oil temperature gauge under the tachometer
• for driving comfort, a Head-Up Display M was additionally installed projecting the vehicle speed, engine speed and gear shifting (in vehicles equipped with SMG) on a 6.3-inch screen in front of the driver on the windshield
• Merino leather upholstery with active ventilated seats
• 'M5' logo door sills, driver's footrest and three interior trims

On the navigation bar there was a button labeled "M", which activated one of three modes:

• P400 (engine limit to 400 hp) - normal daily driving;
• P500 (gross power of 500 hp);
• SP500 (full power and sharp throttle response, selectable from the IDrive menu called M Drive Settings;

The P400 program was launched by default, and P500 through the IDrive menu, and then activated through the "M" button.

Engine

Although the M5 E60 engine is heavier than its predecessor, however, given that an additional two cylinders were installed in the power unit, and the maximum power increased by 25% compared to the 8-cylinder engine, this weight increase can be considered insignificant.

The performance of the engine as a whole is amazing, it is already the character of not just a car, but the best racing sports car. Among other things, it was the first gasoline engine developed by BMW, and the main highlight was that, unlike other engines with Valvetronic (which used countless valves to eliminate the throttle) in this engine, individual throttles with electric drive.

A dual-flow exhaust system (made of stainless steel) was also installed, four oil pumps, the operation of which ensures effective lubrication even with maximum lateral overload.

Naturally, to ensure the normal operation of such a multifunctional complex system, it is necessary to use powerful computer technology. Thus, a computer was installed on board the car, which in one second could perform about 250 million operations and adjust the operation of the throttle valves 200 times. Since a conventional gearbox is not able to ensure the smooth execution of all operations, I had to work on it.

Despite the negative comments aside, the new chassis, complex interface and harshness of the transmission, the M5 E60 was a huge success.

The S85B50 engine also allows you to make a powerful jerk with smoke from under the wheels. But, for those who do not want to burn rubber in vain, the “Launch Control” system has been installed, with which you can perform the most effective start. To do this, you need to move the gear lever forward, add gas and at the moment of start - lower it down.

Transmission

The M5 received a third-generation 7-speed sequential transmission with an electro-hydraulic drive - which was operated both in manual and automatic modes.

Manual shifting was also possible using paddles on the steering wheel.

Unlike the previous SMG systems used in the (SMG I) and (SMG II), the SMG III was designed from the ground up to work in conjunction with the S85 engine.

The speed of gear shifting has increased significantly, switching takes place in 65 milliseconds. Also, it became possible to fully control the operation of the transmission, using new gearbox settings (11 Drivelogic settings were available in total (5 in automatic mode, 6 in manual mode)). In addition to the fact that the box transferred energy from the engine to the wheels, it also made driving easier. So, when drifting and on a slippery road, the box automatically switched to neutral mode, in order to avoid dangerous situations.

Gear ratios for SMG III:

• 3,99 (1)
• 2,65 (2)
• 1,81 (3)
• 1,39 (4)
• 1,16 (5)
• 1,00 (6)
• 0,83 (7)
• The final drive ratio is 3.62:1.

Due to market pressure from North American consumers, BMW introduced a manual transmission for the M5 E60S sedans sold in the United States and Canada beginning in September 2006. This 6-speed manual G ZF () was designed for and carried over to the M5 with the same internal ratio:

• 4.05 (1)
• 2.40 (2)
• 1,58 (3)
• 1,19 (4)
• 1,00 (5)
• 0,87 (6)

Dynamics

	BMW M5 Sedan	Audi S6 C6	Mercedes E class AMG W211	Chrysler 300C
Maximum speed, km/h	250	250	250	270
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, seconds	4,7	5,3	4,5	5,0
Fuel consumption, liters per 100 km:
Around town	21,7	18,5	22,3	16,8
In the country	10,2	9,1	9,8	12,4
Average	14,4	12,6	14,3	12,8
Fuel tank capacity, liters	70	80	80	72
Mileage on a full tank, km	486	635	530	563

Dimensions

	BMW M5 E60	Audi C6 C6	Mercedes AMG B 211	Chrysler 300C CPT8
dimensions in mm/volume in liters/weight in kg
Length	4855	4916	4856	4999
Width	1846	1864	1822	1881
Height	1469	1449	1412	1471
Wheelbase	2889	2843	2854	3048
Clearance	120	130	160	130
Front wheel track	1580	1596	1567	1600
Rear wheel track	1566	1576	1588	1603
Trunk volume	500	565	530	442
Curb weight	1855	1970	1770	1888
Full mass	2300	2600	2365	—

restyling

In February 2007, the M5 E60 S was updated. The restyled model has learned new LED taillights, updated daytime running lights, as well as some parts of the interior.