--- title: "2025 BMW M5 Could Weigh 5,300 Pounds—1,000 More Than Before" description: "The next-generation BMW M5 could gain 1,000 pounds, thanks to its hybrid powertrain, but it will make 718 horsepower." date: "2024-02-19" modified: "2024-02-19" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2025-bmw-m5-could-weigh-5300-pounds-1000-more-than-before" categories: - "BMW News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "BMW" - "luxury" - "M5" - "sedan" - "sports car" --- # 2025 BMW M5 Could Weigh 5,300 Pounds—1,000 More Than Before ![]() *\BMW\* Batteries are heavy. It's why most electric vehicles weigh as much as small tanks. So when cars switch from internal combustion power to either hybrid or fully electric power, they typically gain quite a bit of weight. However, even in the world of hybrid and EV performance cars, half a ton is a hefty weight increase. That's why it's so shocking to learn that the next-generation 2025 [BMW]() M5 could be 1,000 pounds heavier than the current one. According to [*Bimmerpost* user *ynguldyn*]()—who's been a reliable source of BMW news over the years—the upcoming G90-generation BMW M5 will weigh 5,368 pounds. The base model BMW M5 currently tips the scales at 4,345 pounds, making the new car more than 1,000 pounds heavier. However, that isn't entirely surprising. The current M5 packs a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (known as the S63 to BMW nerds), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Its successor will keep the eight-speed and AWD but bring an electric motor and battery pack to its new 4.4-liter twin-turbo S68 V8. So, not only did BMW not downsize the heavy V8, but it added a 18.6-kWh battery pack, an electric motor, and all the wiring, battery cooling, and any other mechanical goodies necessary for hybridization. ![]() **BMW** Thankfully, power is up considerably to compensate for that weight gain. The most powerful version of the F90 M5, the [M5 CS](), made 627 horsepower. This new G90-generation M5 is said to make 718 hp. Hopefully, real-world performance doesn't drop much, if at all. However, the BMW [XM Label (formerly known as the Label Red)]() from which the new M5 borrows its powertrain isn't as fast as its 738 hp would indicate, getting from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, simply because it is an SUV that weighs just over 6,000 pounds. So any concerns about the next-gen M5's curb weight are warranted. Production for the M5 sedan starts in July 2024 and is said to run until February of 2031. Meanwhile, the M5 Touring wagon—[which *might* come to North America]()—will start production in November 2024, without a known end date in sight. Interestingly, *ynguldyn* also claims that the M5 will get BMW's Panoramic Vision head-up display in March 2027. It's only natural for BMW fans to be weary of the M5's increase in curb weight. Its hybrid power will make it fast and it will likely be more capable than ever before. But its fun factor will be called into question until BMW can prove any doubters wrong. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()