Is the BMW M5 plug-in hybrid the ultimate super saloon?
We find out whether BMW has improved the M5 with hybrid tech
BMW did the unthinkable and made the heaviest M5 ever, along with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) assistance. We've driven it to find out whether this was the right move for the German car manufacturer, or whether they should've gone the other way.
But with 727hp and a rumbling 4.4-litre V8 engine, it's hard to complain. Watch as Sam Sheehan tests it for the first time.
BMW M5 2025 facts and stats:
727hp
1,000Nm of torque
4.4-litre V8 engine
0-62mph in 3.5 seconds
2,435kg kerb weight
Priced from £111,515