WHY IS IT SO POLARIZING? 2025 BMW M5 AUTOBAHN DRIVING REVIEW

EV Channels Review

The 2025 BMW M5 (G90) presents a polarizing evolution, blending potent plug-in hybrid performance with enhanced comfort. While the 727 hp system output and 1000 Nm of torque deliver blistering acceleration (3.5 seconds 0-100 km/h), the reviewer notes that this isn't a significant leap over the previous generation in outright speed. The substantial weight (nearly 2.5 tons) is a recurring theme, acknowledged as a compromise for the hybrid system and comfort features. While BMW has done an admirable job masking this weight in daily driving and even spirited cornering, it's deemed a disadvantage for track use. The reviewer praises the significantly improved comfort, ride quality, and electric driving capability, making it a more refined daily driver. However, for the purist M enthusiast seeking lightweight agility and a raw, analog driving experience, the weight and hybrid complexity are seen as a step back. A notable critique is the jerky forward lurch when the combustion engine engages from a standstill in hybrid mode, which BMW needs to address. Ultimately, the M5 is deemed better for the average customer seeking comfort and performance, but potentially worse for the dedicated M purist.