New hybrid goes next level: 2025 BMW M5 Australian prices revealed as it gears up with 1000Nm, 300+ km/h V8 hybrid to battle the Mercedes-AMG C63

BMW has announced pricing and specifications for its new-generation M5 super sedan ahead of its arrival in Australia this year.

The big news is this seventh-generation M5 has a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid powertrain (PHEV) for the first time. But any fears this is a watered down M car can be put to rest because the new M5 makes more mumbo than ever before. 

The new M5 holds onto a 4.4-litre turbo V8 making 430kW and 750Nm but adds an electric motor with an output of 145kW and up to 450Nm. Joining forces the combined output is 535kW (717hp)/1000Nm. Top speed is 305km/h and you’ll get from zero to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. 

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We knew this before, but now pricing has been announced and buyers are looking at a list price of $259,900 for the honour. The standard features list is as long as it is extravagant. There’s 20- and 21-inch wheels, 'M-Carbon' exterior package, adaptive LED headlights, Merino leather upholstery, four-zone climate control, an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, seat heating front and rear with power adjustment, plus a fully digital instrument cluster and media screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

The hybrid system sees the electric motor positioned within the eight-speed automatic transmission fed by an 18.6kWh battery. BMW says the new M5 has a range of up to 69km (WLPT) under electric power alone. Charging is done through regenerative braking and by plugging into an external source.

2025 BMW M5

2025 BMW M5

2025 BMW M5

2025 BMW M5

The new M5 uses BMW's 'xDrive' all-wheel drive system and an electronic active differential is also part of the standard specification.

The available colour palette ranges from 'Black Sapphire' and 'Fire Red' to 'M Marina Blue' and the 'M Brooklyn Green' of the car in the photos.