Description
In 2013, BMW refreshed the M5 along with the rest of the range, preparing the entire lineup for the Euro 6 emission standards that were due to become mandatory starting in September 2014.
Even though the M5 was just two years old, it still needed to join the pack and get the necessary upgrades. As a result, the car received a few exterior and interior upgrades, along with more power under the hood. In addition, the automaker provided customers with the option of a Competition Package, which raised the power even more. But the automaker didn't stop there. It also included new color options and new features that made long journeys more pleasant and fast laps around a track safer.
At the front, the F10 M5 came fitted as standard with xenon headlights, but now customers are offered the option of adaptive LED lamps. These provided better road illumination, were safer, and could automatically switch from the high beam to the low beam and back. Another distinctive element of the car was the redesigned grille that featured double-slatted vertical elements instead of single ones.
Along with the updated version, the M5 received a new set of five double-spoke 19" alloy wheels, with an option for a 20-inch set. The fake vents behind the front wheel arches remained unchanged, and the same went with the side sills. BMW couldn't lower the vehicle's drag coefficient, which remained at 0.33, which was not as good as the one provided by the 1995 E39 M5. Out back, the four-exhaust system was kept similar. Starting in May 2013, BMW introduced new color options for the vehicle. There were eight no-cost versions plus four others that cost extra.
Inside, there were significant upgrades for the entire lineup, including the M5. BMW introduced the new NBT infotainment system for the top-spec version, which was standard for the M5. That included a generous screen integrated into the dashboard, internet connectivity via BMW's phone app, or the integrated eSIM, depending on the market. The round dial of the system housed by the center console could be used as a touchpad to write letters and numbers, easing the selection of addresses or names on the phonebook. Furthermore, a subscription allowed customers to get access to millions of songs in a database and had them streamed via the sound system. Fronting the driver was a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters behind it that allowed the driver to manually control the gears.
Under the hood was the same 4.4-liter powerplant as before, generating the same amount of power. However, unlike that, the Competition Package provided up to 575 PS (567 hp) to the seven-speed automatic (dual clutch) gearbox. Thanks to the active rear differential and the all-wheel drive system, drivers could send all the power to the rear axle or in all corners, depending on the situation.
Press Release
Emphasisplaced judiciously on certain areas of design enhances the enjoyment of the superior driving experience in the BMW M5 high-performance sedan. In parallel with the launch of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan, the new BMW 5-Series Touring and the new BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, BMW M GmbH's most successful model is also undergoing a carefully devised revision. Fine-tuned design underscores the hallmark M athleticism and challenging presence of the new BMW M5, while the optional Competition Package, new equipment features and a further extended range of BMW ConnectedDrive features emphasise its innovative character.
The BMW M5 is driven by a 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and peak output of 412 kW/560 hp. In combination with the seven-speed M dual-clutch transmission, the Active M Differential at the rear axle and model-specific suspension technology precisely tuned to the performance curve with racing know-how, this high-revving power unit guarantees outstanding dynamic driving performance. For a further boost in performance, the Competition Package now comes as an optional extra with features that tap into a new dimension of dynamics in trademark BMW M style.
The Competition Package was specifically devised to boost the handling properties of the BMW M5. With the Competition Package, the output of the high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology is raised by 11 kW to 423 kW/575 hp. In addition, the newly developed M carbon ceramic brakes have been available as an option since March 2013.
A particularly striking innovation in the appearance of the BMW M5 is the M "kidney grille", which now features the model designation and whose slats cite the double-spoke design of the M light alloys. In addition to standard xenon headlights, there is now the option of Adaptive LED Headlights which emit a particularly bright white light generated by a pair of LED units situated horizontally in the middle of each light ring. A standard feature on the BMW M5 are the new-design tail lights with strikingly thin LED light strips that generate a high contrast and add to the unmistakable night-time look.
The hallmark M feeling is also conveyed by the M leather steering wheel, whose new design likewise takes visual cues from the double-spoke wheels. The interior of the sedan has also gained an increase in volume of the storage compartment under the armrest in the centre console area. The Control Display of the standard-fitted iDrive operating system now features chrome trim on the sides. For the first time, an optional Touch Controller is available with a touch-sensitive surface allowing, for example, characters to be entered when programming a destination for the navigation system.
As of July 2013, BMW Individual will be offering a range of new exterior colours for the BMW M5 (Pure Metal Silver, Pyrite Brown metallic, Frozen Blue metallic and further BMW Individual matt paintwork finishes), as well as exclusive leather shades (Cashmere Beige and Nutmeg). With the BMW Individual paintwork Pure Metal Silver, for example, the body takes on a deep, brilliant lustre. This unique metallic gleam is down to the combination of a special-effect pigment with a water-based paint system. The addition of ultra-thin aluminium flakes guarantees a uniform and gleaming surface. Depending on the angle of view, these flakes create a light-dark contrast and accentuate the surfaces of the body. This paintwork showcases the model's lines and contours to even better effect and adds striking touches to the vehicle's design.
The further extended range of features from BMW ConnectedDrive also ensures that the new BMW M5 is in pole position in its sector when it comes to intelligent connectivity. Innovative driver assistance systems and mobility services optimise safety and comfort while driving as well as the use of infotainment programmes. The new Driving Assistant system combines Lane Departure Warning with Collision Warning including braking function. Its camera, mounted in the windscreen area, registers vehicles and pedestrians and gives the driver visual and acoustic warning signals if a potential collision is detected. In critical situations, moderate hazard braking is actuated. The glare-free High Beam Assistant is now also optionally available for the BMW M5, while the Lane Change Warning system can now be used from a speed of 20 km/h (12.4 mph).
The new Online Entertainment option, meanwhile, makes for a particularly varied audio programme. It allows online access to a music database containing around 12 million tracks. In conjunction with the Navigation System Professional and the ConnectedDrive Services option, additional features are available, among them Concierge Services, Remote Services and Real Time Traffic Information.
