“It is a very powerful car but it always "online" to feel like a race car so if you want 100% comfort and ease in a car this might not be the car for you. It's very safe feeling but just always seems to drive super aggressive.”
2016 BMW M5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 BMW M5 is a light-update year. Enhanced USB and Bluetooth and a power tailgate became standard, while the engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, styling, and core lineup carried over.
About the 2016 BMW M5
5th gen (F10), late-cycle and final U.S. model year before the all-new 2018 M5; BMW skipped a 2017 U.S.-market M5 model year.
BMW positions the M5 as a four-door car that blends track-developed M performance hardware with the comfort, space, and polish of a luxury midsize sedan. Its appeal is huge V8 speed without giving up rear-seat room, trunk space, or long-distance comfort. Against rivals, the M5’s personality is understated styling, rear-wheel-drive balance, and the feel of an executive sedan that also knows how to be very fast.
The 2016 M5 is a single, well-equipped sport sedan that blends serious performance with luxury-sedan comfort. Its signature hardware includes a 560-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, rear-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, heated 20-way power front seats, Merino leather, and built-in navigation.
What changed, by category
Tech
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth became standard, and every M5 gained a standard power tailgate.
2016 BMW M5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto 7Spd DblCltch DrvLgc |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 560 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.4 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| 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 2016 BMW M5 compared with the 2015 model?
The 2016 M5 made enhanced USB and Bluetooth and a power tailgate standard. Otherwise, it was largely unchanged from 2015.
Was the 2016 BMW M5 redesigned?
No, the 2016 M5 was not redesigned. It remained part of the fifth-generation F10 lineup and was the final U.S. model year before the all-new 2018 M5.
Did the 2016 BMW M5 get a new engine or drivetrain?
No, the engine and drivetrain carried over. The 2016 M5 retained its 560-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and rear-wheel drive.
Was there a 2017 BMW M5 in the U.S.?
No, BMW skipped the 2017 model year for the U.S.-market M5. The redesigned M5 arrived for 2018.
Is the 2016 BMW M5 meaningfully different from the 2015 model?
No, the differences are minor. The 2016 model’s main advantages are standard enhanced USB and Bluetooth and a standard power tailgate; its core performance hardware carried over.
2016 BMW M5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 BMW M5.
4.5
2016 BMW M5
(16 reviews)
“The M5 is the most versatile of the M cars and presents a very unique value proposition - wonderful power, handling and braking; cutting edge technology; a luxurious and well isolated interior; ample trunk space for trips or running about; and superlative build quality. One car that manages to do it all very well.”
“being able to combine nearly 600hp, ceramic brakes, incredible interior features (especially the heads up display) and a truly fantastic manual transmission...the BMW M5 is the ultimate road trip sedan, ultimate mountain road machine...”