BMW M5 4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP)
BMW M5 · 1998 - present · Petrol
The BMW M5 4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) produces 400 hp and 500 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.9 l/100 km, equal to 336 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 400 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 294 kW |
| Torque | 500 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,941 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 13.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 21.2 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 336 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,783 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 459 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,695 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,290 kg |
| Tyre size | 245/40 Zr18 // 275/35 Zr18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW M5 4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) compared with 3,919 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 150 hp |
better than 99%
|
| Torque | 500 Nm | 233 Nm |
better than 97%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 198 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 11.0 s |
better than 99%
|
| Combined consumption | 13.9 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
better than 4%
|
| CO2 emissions | 336 g/km | 205 g/km |
better than 3%
|
| Cargo volume | 459 l | 477 l |
better than 64%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,695 kg | 1,365 kg |
better than 11%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.