Super-saloon gets a 25hp boost in power to win the 0-100kph time over the Mercedes-AMG E63 S rival.
What’s the hurry with the M boys?
After launching the M5 in its latest generation less than a year ago, BMW’s M division has swiftly upped the game with the go-faster Competition treatment.
Compared over the regular M5, the Competition model gets glossy black parts and the badge inside and around the car, plus special 20-inch wheels shod with mixed-size tyres.
The M boys have tuned the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 to 625hp, up 25hp from the stock M5. As well, it is claimed that the Competition’s 750Nm of torque is achieved at a wider engine speed range by 200rpm from 1,800-5,800rpm.
Although the eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive are carried over, the Competition gets revised engine and suspension mounts for better response. As well, the suspension has been lowered by 7mm for sharper handling.
How much faster is it?
Compared to the standard M5, the Competition goes from 0-100kph in 3.3sec (better by 0.1sec) and 0-200kph in 10.8sec (quicker by 0.3sec).
But here’s probably why the Competition treatment has been quickly brought over to the M5: it is faster than the Mercedes-AMG E63 S by a tenth of a second from 0-100kph.
The interesting bit is that the AMG was launched even before the regular M5 in its current generation. This clearly shows that BMW kept that trump card up its sleeve last year when the normal M5 was introduced.
There’s also a good possibility that the Competition badge may be used an arsenal for AMG’s S initial in the future, that is, two power outputs for each model. The E63 produces 571hp, while the go-faster S has 612hp.
How much will it cost?
BMW hasn’t revealed pricing yet, although it shouldn’t tap 15 million baht in Thai showrooms. The standard M5 currently asks for 13.399 million baht.
First deliveries of the M5 Competition are set to start in September should orders be placed now.
