2010 BMW M5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2010 BMW M5 is an updated hard-drive-based iDrive system with a cleaner menu structure. Otherwise, this final-year E60 M5 carries over without major mechanical, styling, or safety changes.
About the 2010 BMW M5
4th generation (E60, 2006-2010 U.S. sedan), final U.S. model year before the fifth-generation F10 reached U.S. showrooms in 2012.
BMW positions the M5 as a subtle-looking luxury sedan with the heart of a serious performance car. The appeal is not flashy styling; it is the mix of everyday 5 Series comfort, room for five, and a high-revving V10 with sharper suspension, braking, and driver-adjustable settings. Against rivals, the M5 stands out as a four-door that blends long-distance comfort with track-bred responses and an unusually exotic engine for a midsize sedan.
The 2010 M5 pairs executive-sedan comfort with a 500-hp 5.0-liter V10 and rear-wheel drive. Adjustable suspension modes and programmable MDrive settings tailor its responses, while Merino leather, navigation, adaptive xenon headlights, and parking sensors cover the luxury side.
What changed, by category
2010 BMW M5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V10, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 11 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2010 BMW M5 compared with the 2009 model?
The main change is a newer hard-drive-based iDrive interface with a cleaner menu layout. The engine, rear-wheel-drive system, transmission choices, styling, suspension hardware, and safety equipment otherwise carry over without notable changes.
Is the 2010 BMW M5 the final E60 model year?
Yes. The 2010 model is the final U.S. model year of the E60-generation M5 sedan; the next-generation M5 reached U.S. BMW centers for 2012.
Did the 2010 BMW M5 keep the V10 engine?
Yes. The 2010 M5 retains the 500-hp 5.0-liter V10, rear-wheel drive, and the same transmission choices as the prior model year.
Did BMW change the styling or suspension for the 2010 M5?
No. The 2010 M5 received no meaningful exterior styling changes or suspension hardware revisions.
Is the 2010 BMW M5 substantially different from the 2009 model?
No. The two model years are mechanically and visually very similar; the 2010 model’s main distinction is its updated hard-drive-based iDrive interface and revised menus.