The time behind the steering wheel of the brand new 2025 BMW M5 (G90) is a deeply overlaid experience-one that combines hybrid performance, leadership sources and BMWs onto the striving for technological innovation. But no car is perfect, not even an M5 that now drives 717 hp and 738 LB-FT torque. After you have driven extensively for Chicago, you will find an open breakdown of what is really impressive and what needs a fine-tuning.
5 things I like about the new BMW M5
1. EV driving actually works for me
I understand why many enthusiasts come together in the idea of an electric M -car. But after he had owned four BMW i3s and now an i4, electric driving has become a second nature. In fact, the electrical mode of the M5 for my 30-mile round trip pendulum in the stop-and-go-chicago traffic is a Game Changer. It gives me the comfort of zero emissions without losing the essence of an M car. What if I want the full V8 experience? It’s always there. Although BMW advertises a range of 33 miles, yesterday I exceeded this estimate by at least 20% for an electrical range of 40 miles.
2. Luxury, perform performance
This is not just an M5 – it borders on a Mini M7. With a plush interior, capable driver assistance systems and functions such as automatic lane change, hands-free drive and extremely comfortable sitting, the G90 M5 is one of the relaxed M-cars that I have driven daily. It is really easy to live and commute, especially in typical stop-and-go-chicago traffic.
3. Surprisingly sophisticated drive
The M5 uses a similar steel hanger muse with the BMW XM, but drives much better. Probably due to its smaller bikes and a more comfortable melody, the suspension also feels composed and well derived on rough city roads. It creates a better balance between sportiness and comfort than the larger, stiffer XM.
4. calm like a whisper
This could be one of the quietest cabins that BMW has ever done. I measured 69 dB at 70 miles per hour in hybrid mode and an impressively low 59 dB in pure EV driving. This type of noise isolation, especially in an M car, makes a big difference in longer drives or during the daily meal through traffic.
5. Fat, box -shaped and apologetical
Say what you want about the design, but this new M5 will get attention. I have lost the count of how many thumbs I got up or people who stop to ask for the car. The sharp lines and aggressive proportions give him a unique presence of boring and definitely a head circle. Could a more contiguous design and a less designed design be presented? Sure, but on the other hand, I complained a lot about the fact that the F10 M5 was too safe.
5 things I don’t like about the new BMW M5
1. The weight is real
It is a heavy car – full stap (£ 5390). And although this is expected in view of the hybrid technology, the battery and the V8 under the bonnet, you will feel the mass more than you want, not only during aggressive curves, but also with normal brakes. You have to calibrate your driving, especially in stop-and-go traffic or when emergency braking.
2. A few luxurious touches are missing
At this price, things such as soft-close doors or comfort on the rear doors should be standard. It is a flagship M car, but some of the finer comfort functions in cheaper BMWs are missing, which feels like a missed opportunity.
3. Plastic quality is doubtful
The black piano cladding in the cabin looks sharp out of the box, but quickly becomes a magnet for fingerprints and microcrats. It reduces an otherwise upscale interior and makes her second touch. I wish the entire auto industry moved from the inside and outside of piano black.
4. The transitions of the driving mode are not seamless
The switch from EV to combustion mode is smoother than in the XM, it is still not perfect. There is a hesitation from Split Second and a subtle jerk when the V8 uses. It is not shocking, but it takes away the otherwise polished driving experience.
5. Slow charging (unless you received the latest upgrade)
My long-term M5 press car was too slow with the standard charger with 7.4 kW and frankly. Charging from 0 to 100% lasted over three hours at a public station. Yes, most people calculate overnight or use the engine to fill up on the go, but the newer 11 -kW upgrade makes a difference -and should have been standard right from the start. First, BMW said that a complete charge would take 3 hours and 15 minutes, but now the time has been reduced by an hour. However, the EV experts would argue that the difference between 7.6 kW compared to 11 kW is negligible with an 18 kWh pack.
