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The 2013 BMW M5 is the all-new redesigned iteration of the mighty M5 and offers a strong engine coupled with a 7-Speed DCT or a 6-Speed manual gearbox to provide maximum driving pleasure and connection between the driver and the car itself.
The 2013 BMW M5 is the all-new redesigned iteration of the mighty M5 and offers a strong engine coupled with a 7-Speed DCT or a 6-Speed manual gearbox to provide maximum driving pleasure and connection between the driver and the car itself. The M5 Sedan is priced at $90,200 which might seem a bit expensive as for the same price much more powerful cars with bigger displacement engines are available. Let’s explore the drivability and other factors of the new BMW M5 and see if it justifies the hefty price tag that it bears. This BMW primarily competes with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan.
The 2013 BMW M5 Sedan comes in a single trim option costing $90,200 and comes fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels, Adaptive Xenon Headlamps, Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control, 16-way Power Sport Front Seats, Heated Front Seats With Memory Settings. It also comes with an M-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers.
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
The 2013 BMW M5 is the all-new redesigned iteration of the mighty M5 and offers a strong engine coupled with a 7-Speed DCT or a 6-Speed manual gearbox to provide maximum driving pleasure and connection between the driver and the car itself.
The 2013 BMW M5 is the all-new redesigned iteration of the mighty M5 and offers a strong engine coupled with a 7-Speed DCT or a 6-Speed manual gearbox to provide maximum driving pleasure and connection between the driver and the car itself. The M5 Sedan is priced at $90,200 which might seem a bit expensive as for the same price much more powerful cars with bigger displacement engines are available. Let’s explore the drivability and other factors of the new BMW M5 and see if it justifies the hefty price tag that it bears. This BMW primarily competes with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan.
The 2013 BMW M5 Sedan comes in a single trim starting at $90,200. It comes with a 4.4 L V8 Engine outputting 560 hp of maximum power and 500 lb-ft of maximum torque. The M5 Sedan comes equipped with a plethora of features, including double spoke 19-inch front and rear light-alloy wheels, front and rear run-flat performance tires, extended instrument cluster, a Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System with 16 speakers, adaptive suspension dampers, adaptive Xenon headlamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, 16-way power sport front seats, and much more as standard.
Trim |
M5 Sedan |
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MSRP |
$90,200 |
Features |
Double Spoke 19 Inch Front And Rear Light-alloy Wheels |
Front and Rear Run-flat Performance Tires |
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Extended instrument cluster |
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Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System with 16 speakers |
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Adaptive Suspension Dampers |
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Adaptive Xenon Headlamps |
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Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
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16-way Power Sport Front Seats |
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Heated Front Seats With Memory Settings |
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Full-color BMW Head-up Display |
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Lane Departure Warning |
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Top, Side- and Rear-view Cameras |
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Speed Limit Info |
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BMW Connected App |
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The 2013 BMW M5 Sedan comes in a single trim option costing $90,200 and comes fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels, Adaptive Xenon Headlamps, Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control, 16-way Power Sport Front Seats, Heated Front Seats With Memory Settings. It also comes with an M-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers.
The 2013 BMW M5 Sedan comes equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.4 L V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 560 hp and a maximum torque of 500 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels either through a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).
The M5 Sedan reaches 60mph in 4.3 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 12.5 seconds, which are impressive numbers. The base price of the M5 Sedan is $90,200, which is already quite expensive and can go up significantly with added extras and packages.
Model |
2013 BMW M5 Sedan |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG |
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan |
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MSRP |
$90,200 |
$89,800 |
$63,215 |
Engine |
4.4 L V8 |
5.5 L V8 |
6.2 L V8 |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
7-speed DCT |
7-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed manual |
Power |
560 hp @ 6000 rpm |
518 hp @ 5250 rpm |
556 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Torque |
500 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm |
516 ft-lbs. @ 1700 rpm |
551 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm |
0-60 mph (seconds) |
4.3 |
4.3 |
3.9 |
Quarter-mile (mph) |
12.5 |
N/A |
12 |
Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
155 |
155 |
In comparison, the Cadillac is the fastest of the lot, with a 6.2 L V8 under its hood putting out 556 hp and 551 lb-ft, pulling the Caddy to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 12 seconds. The BMW and the Mercedes come in at second place taking 4.3 seconds to reach 60mph. The Cadillac costs $63,215, which is significantly lower than the competition while offering the best acceleration figures.
We know that fuel efficiency is not the turf of a pure performance car like the M5. The 2013 BMW M5 Sedan delivers a fuel-efficiency of 14 mpg in the city, 20 on the highway, and 16 mpg of combined fuel economy. The M5 Sedan gets a 21.1-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 295 miles in the city, 422 on the highway, and a combined range of 337 miles. The efficiency figures are on par with other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.
Model |
2013 BMW M5 Sedan |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG |
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
14 |
16 |
14 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
20 |
24 |
19 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
16 |
19 |
16 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
21.1 |
21.1 |
18.0 |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
295/422/337 |
338//506/400 |
252/342/288 |
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 delivers the best-combined fuel efficiency of 19 mpg, while the BMW and the Cadillac delivers a combined efficiency of 16 mpg. The BMW and the Benz have a fuel capacity of 21.1 gallons, followed by the Cadillac with an 18-gallon tank. The Merc delivers the best-combined range of 400 miles, followed by the BMW and the Caddy providing 337 and 288 miles of range, respectively.
The M5 Sedan provides very good space and comfort in the front row. The M5 features a dual-zone automatic climate control, power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, leather upholstery, 16-way power sport front seats, heated front seats with memory settings, split-folding rear seats as standard.Â
An Executive package further adds features, including keyless ignition/entry, a power-operated trunk lid, soft-close doors, a heated steering wheel, ventilated and massaging functionality for the front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, heated rear seats, a power rear sunshade, manual rear side window shades, a head-up display, satellite radio, and smartphone app integration.
Model |
2013 BMW M5 Sedan |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG |
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.5/58.5/41.4 |
37.9/57.8/41.3 |
38.8/56.7/42.4 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.3/56.2/36.1 |
38.2/56.9/35.8 |
37.2/54.7/36.1 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
14.0 |
15.9 |
13.6 |
The BMW M5 is the most spacious option in the front and second rows, followed by the Cadillac and the Merc. When it comes to second-row space, the M5 and Cadillac have the edge as it provides legroom of 36.1 inches, while the Mercedes provides 33 inches of legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Mercedes has the most of 15.9 cu-ft, followed by the BMW with 14.0 and the Cadillac with 13.6 cu-ft of cargo area. Major interior features include-
The 2013 BMW M5 features an iDrive infotainment unit as standard, which works well but can seem too complicated sometimes. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with satellite radio.
As for audio, there is a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround-sound Audio System fitted inside the M5 Sedan as standard. The audio system sounds phenomenal as expected. Few key features include-
The M5 Sedan looks super aggressive with its angry-looking exterior and planted stance. The M5 further features 19-inch alloy wheels, performance tires, adaptive Xenon headlamps, and adaptive suspension dampers as standard, while optional features include run flat tires, 20-inch wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes. The M5 Sedan weighs 4,387 lbs, which is among the higher side of the spectrum.
Model |
2013 BMW M5 Sedan |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG |
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
4387 |
4084 |
4220 |
Length (in.) |
193.5 |
191.7 |
191.3 |
Width (in.) |
74.4 |
73.0 |
72.5 |
Height (in.) |
57.3 |
57.9 |
57.3 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
4.6 |
4.8 |
N/A |
Wheelbase (in.) |
116.7 |
113.1 |
113.4 |
The Mercedes is the largest among the competition in all dimensions. The AMG E63 weighs 4,084 lbs, followed by the Cadillac that weighs 4,220 lbs, while the BMW is the heaviest weighing 4,387 lbs. The BMW has a ground clearance of 4.6 inches, while the Mercedes has a bit higher 4.8 inches of clearance. Few key features include-
The BMW M5 comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, and a set of airbags to ensure the safety of the occupants. The set of other safety tech includes Lane-departure Warning, Blind-spot Warning, Optional Carbon Ceramic Brakes, and Optional Night Vision Camera with Pedestrian Detection. Few key safety features include-
The 2013 BMW M5 is a superb performance machine delivering cutting-edge power outputs along with amazing driving dynamics and great handling. The M5 is an expensive option compared to its rivals, especially the Cadillac CTS-V Sedan. The naturally aspirated V8 engine in the M5 is plenty powerful and sounds awesome justifying the higher price tag.