“I love the new M5 and the way it handles, but I would say the suspension is to tight for a daily driver.”
2019 BMW M5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2019 BMW M5 is the arrival of the standalone M5 Competition trim. The standard M5 largely carries over, making this a trim-change year rather than a redesign.
About the 2019 BMW M5
6th generation (F90), second model year, no refresh.
BMW markets the M5 as a high-performance luxury sedan that blends supercar-level acceleration with four-door practicality and long-distance comfort. Its core appeal is that it can be calm and spacious in daily use, then switch into a much more aggressive driving machine when wanted. Compared with rivals, BMW leans heavily on the combination of a twin-turbo V8, rear-biased all-wheel drive with a selectable rear-drive mode, and a cabin that still works as an upscale midsize sedan.
The standard M5 remains the more balanced version, combining a 600-hp twin-turbo V8 and AWD with a roomy cabin, leather seats, and a head-up display. The 617-hp Competition is the more focused model, with a louder exhaust, lower and firmer suspension, and gloss-black exterior details while retaining the M5’s everyday comfort.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new M5 Competition uses a 617-hp version of the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and a model-specific sport exhaust. The standard M5 keeps its 600-hp V8.
Styling
The Competition trim adds gloss-black exterior details and model-specific badging. The rest of the range receives no exterior redesign.
Structural
The Competition has lower, stiffer suspension tuning, retuned adaptive dampers, and firmer engine mounts. The M5 remains on the same F90 platform.
Tech
Park Assist becomes standard across the lineup, while dual-zone climate control changes from standard to optional equipment.
2019 BMW M5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd M Steptronic w/Drivelogic | Automatic, 8-Spd M Steptronic w/Drivelogic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 600 hp | 617 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.7 cu-ft | 18.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 BMW M5?
The biggest change is the addition of the M5 Competition as a separate trim. It brings more power, sharper chassis tuning, a louder exhaust, and darker exterior details.
Is the 2019 BMW M5 a redesign?
No, the 2019 BMW M5 is not a redesign or mid-cycle refresh. It is the second model year of the sixth-generation F90 M5, with the Competition trim joining the existing lineup.
How does the 2019 M5 Competition differ from the standard M5?
The 2019 M5 Competition has 617 horsepower instead of 600, plus a sport exhaust, firmer engine mounts, lower and stiffer suspension tuning, and gloss-black exterior trim. Both versions use a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and AWD with a selectable rear-drive mode.
Did the standard 2019 BMW M5 receive more power?
No, the standard 2019 BMW M5 keeps its 600-hp twin-turbo V8. The higher 617-hp output belongs to the new Competition trim.
Did the 2019 BMW M5 receive any equipment changes?
Yes. Park Assist becomes standard across the 2019 lineup, while dual-zone climate control changes from standard to optional equipment.
2019 BMW M5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 BMW M5.
4.4
2019 BMW M5
(55 reviews)
“If you want COMFORT/PERFORMANCE/VALUE and CAN AFFORD IT than this the vehicle for you!!!!!!!”
“Extremely disappointed that I chose M5 Competition over 911. I have previously had 2 other 911 Turbo Ss for the past 6 years, and decided on the M5 based on reviews. Motor blew out on the M5 before 750 miles, and not being treated well by BMW. No opportunity to switch cars or compensation for my troubles offered by BMW. Not a customer centric company as their CEO claims publicly. Very disappointed.”