BMW’s M5 Now Gets A Beefier, Racier Competition Version At Rs 1.55 Crore

Published October 7, 2019
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The M5 Competition replaces the standard M5 and offers more grunt

Powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, the M5 Competition makes 25PS more than the standard trim.
It’s 0.1 seconds quicker than the M5 in the 0-100kmph sprint. 0-200kmph reduced by 0.3 seconds.
Exterior tweaks include blacked out accents, carbon-fibre roof, M Sport exhaust and bigger 20-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin gets cosmetic tweaks like new M Sport seats, red start/stop button and ‘M’ emblem on the steering wheel.
It rivals the Mercedes-AMG E63 S in India.

For those few who thought the BMW M5 sedan wasn’t as aggressive enough, BMW has answered your prayers as the Bavarian brand has launched the sportier M5 Competition in India at a price tag of Rs 1.55 crore (ex-showroom). The performance packed sedan comes as a CBU (completely built-up unit) and is available at all dealerships in the country. It has also replaced the standard M5 in BMW India’s line-up

BMW’s M cars are high-performance variants of the carmaker standard models. And the M5 Competition doesn’t disappoint as it gets 625PS of grunt from a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, which makes it 25PS more powerful than the standard M5. Torque figures remain the same at 750Nm. This boost in performance propels the Competition from 0-100kmph in just 3.3 seconds (faster than the standard M5 by 0.1 seconds) and a 0-200kmph sprint in 10.8 seconds (faster than the standard M5 by 0.3 seconds). The V8 engine is mated to an 8-speed M steptronic transmission with an all-wheel M xDrive drivetrain with a variety of drive modes (4WD, 4WD Sport, 2WD).

Exterior tweaks to the M5 Competition include blacked-out exterior accents - like the front grille, mirrors, boot lip spoiler, badging, diffuser insert and tailpipes. It also gets a carbon-fibre roof, an M Sport exhaust system and 20-inch forged lightweight alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35 front and 285/35 rear tyres. For identification, the performance sedan gets Competition lettering on the bootlid.

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On the inside, the M5 Competition gets cosmetic tweaks that include M Multifunction sport seats with illuminated M5 logo. The multi-function steering wheel gets an ‘M’ emblem and chrome detailing. It carries forward the M specific sporty pedals and footrest in stainless steel from the standard trim. It also gets a new red start/stop button to add to the sporty nature.

Standard features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with gesture control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other kit includes a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a head-up display, 3D Navigation and a Harman Kardon system with 16 speakers. Safety features include head and side airbags for driver and front passenger as well as head airbags for rear seats as standard. Other kit includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), M Dynamic Mode (MDM) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC). Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dry Braking function and Active M Differential top off the safety kit for the performance sedan.

With a sky high price tag of Rs 1.55 crore (ex-showroom), it comes at a premium of upto Rs 11 lakh over the standard M5 sedan. The M5 Competition rivals the likes of the Mercedes-AMG E63 S in India.