2013 BMW M5
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2013 M5 Review
The 2013 BMW M5 has been completely redesigned. Introduction
Overcoming a challenge can sometimes push you to higher levels of
achievement, and such is the case with the 2013 BMW M5. One of BMW's
goals has been to make this model more fuel-efficient for our greener
times. Mission accomplished, and in the process, BMW has somehow managed
to enhancethe M5's athletic personality.
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At the heart of the M5's successful evolution is its new engine. Gone
is the previous generation's normally aspirated and high-revving
5.0-liter V10; in its place is an updated version of the twin-turbo
4.4-liter V8 used in other M products such as the X5 M. Compared to the
previous V10, output has increased from 500 to 560 horsepower and torque
has leapfrogged from 383 to 501 pound-feet. The end result is a car
that launches like a cannon shell out of the hole, yet overall fuel
economy is 30 percent better, BMW claims. Paired with this new power
plant is BMW'sseven-speeddual-clutch automated manual transmission
(DCT). Smooth and responsive, this gearbox is a vast improvement over
the clunky single-clutch SMG setup seen in the outgoing model. Hard-core
BMW enthusiasts in North America will also be pleased to see that one
can still purchase the M5 with a six-speed manual transmission; for
everywhere else in the world, the M5 comes with the DCT only.
Naturally, there are M division changes to go with all this new
hardware. Compared to the regular 5 Series, BMW has added more powerful
brakes plus various measures to stiffen the chassis. Out back, there's a
new electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential. The 2013
BMW M5 also looks the part with a deeper front chin spoiler, larger air
intakes, chrome-trimmed vents in the front fenders, a subtle rear
spoiler and sizable quad exhaust pipes. With choices like the Cadillac
CTS-V, Jaguar XFR, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and Porsche Panamera, this
segment of high-performance, high-dollar cars is rich with superb
alternatives. Yet with the M5, BMW has managed to combine refinement and
livability with pleasures of the most visceral persuasion. It's a blend
that should prove irresistible to well-heeled enthusiasts. Body Styles,
Trim Levels, and Options The 2013 BMW M5 is a high-performance variant
of the midsize 5 Series luxury sedan. Standard equipment includes
19-inch alloy wheels, performance tires, adaptive suspension dampers,
adaptive xenon headlamps, an automatic start/stop function, front and
rear parking sensors, auto-dimming mirrors, a sunroof, dual-zone
automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column,
leather upholstery, 16-way power sport front seats, heated front seats
with memory settings, and split-folding rear seats. Standard electronics
features include the iDrive electronics interface, a navigation system,
voice commands, a rearview camera, Bluetooth and a 12-speaker
surround-sound system with a six-CD changer, HD radio, an auxiliary
audio jack and an iPod/USB interface. The optional Driver Assistance
package adds lane-departure and blind-spot warning systems, along with
side- and top-view cameras. An Executive package adds 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. Stand-alone options
include 20-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, a rear-seat entertainment
system, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system and a
night vision camera system with pedestrian detection. Powertrains and
Performance Motivating the rear-wheel-drive 2013 BMW M5 is a twin-turbo
4.4-liter V8 that generates 560 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque. This power
is directed by a seven-speed, dual-clutch automated manual transmission
(DCT). A six-speed manual transmission is offered as a no-cost option.
According to BMW, the M5 should accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.2
seconds with the DCT; a manual-equipped car is said to be a hair slower
at 4.3 seconds. Safety
Summary Standard
safety equipment for the 2013 BMW M5 includes stability and traction
control, antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, active front
head restraints and the BMW Assist emergency communications system. The
stability control system includes a feature designed to improve braking
performance: Brake rotors are periodically wiped dry in wet conditions
and brake pads are automatically snugged to the rotors when the driver
abruptly lifts off the throttle. Optional safety equipment includes a
lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot monitor and a night-vision
system capable of displaying oncoming animals, objects or people that
are beyond the range of the car's headlights. The 2013 M5 hasn't yet
been crash tested, but the structurally similar 2012 5 Series scored a
top five-star rating for overall performance in government tests,
earning four out of five stars for overall front-impact protection and
five stars for overall side-impact protection. In Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety testing, the 5 Series earned a top rating of "Good"
in the frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength crash tests.
Interior Design and Special Features Materials quality is acceptably
tony within the M5, with expanses of buttery leather and gleaming
aluminum. The cabin design seems a bit stark when compared to that of
rivals like the Audi S6 and JaguarXFR, however. The iDrive electronics
interface works well for wrangling all of the M5's systems, but it can
come off as rather complicated; some rival systems are easier to use.
This BMW's meaty sport seats feature 16-way adjustment, allowing for
highly customizable support.