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BMW M5 2017 vs BMW E39 M5 1998

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BMW M5 — most powerful, most efficient, safest, biggest boot

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BMW M5
BMW M5
2017
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Price & ownership
Price range
Used market price
Engine
Fuel type Petrol Petrol
Displacement 4.4 L 5.0 L
Cylinders 8 8
Power 600 hp 400 hp
Torque 750 Nm 500 Nm
Battery capacity
Electric range
Performance
0–100 km/h 3.4 s 4.8 s
Top speed 305 km/h 250 km/h
Transmission Automatic · 8 Manual · 6
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 8.0 km/L 7.5 km/L
Tank capacity 68 L 70 L
Dimensions
Length 4,966 mm 4,784 mm
Width 1,903 mm 1,800 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,437 mm
Wheelbase 2,982 mm 2,830 mm
Boot capacity 530 L 460 L
Weight 1,930 kg 1,720 kg
Ground clearance
Seats 5 5
Doors 4 4
Safety
Airbags 8 6
NCAP rating ★★★★★
ADAS systems 4
  • Launch control
  • Track-tuned adaptive dampers
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Performance braking
4
  • Track-tuned suspension
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Carbon or vented brakes
  • Motorsport-derived engine
Features
Key features
  • Twin-turbo V8
  • M xDrive with 2WD mode
  • M-specific adaptive suspension
  • Launch control
  • Naturally aspirated S62 V8
  • Six-speed manual only
  • Understated Q-car looks
  • Limited-slip differential
Warranty
Warranty

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Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BMW M5 2017 costs roughly 5,825 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 6,213 SAR for BMW E39 M5 1998 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

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