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BMW M5: information, price and comparisons

The BMW M5 is the high-performance version of the 5 Series, built in Dingolfing, Germany. The current generation, launched for 2025, is a plug-in hybrid that pairs a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for 717 hp and 738 lb-ft, with an 8-speed automatic and M xDrive all-wheel drive. The 2026 M5 sedan starts at CA$139,900 and the M5 Touring wagon, sold in Canada for the first time, at CA$144,900. Both pay the federal luxury tax and a CA$4,000 green levy, which add about CA$12,000 to the sedan's base price.

BMW M5 : An overview

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Key facts about the M5 in Canada

Current model year2026 (generation launched for 2025)
2026 priceCA$139,900 (sedan); CA$144,900 (Touring)
Powertrain4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, 717 hp, 738 lb-ft
DriveM xDrive all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic
Electric range47 km (sedan); 40 km (Touring)
0 to 100 km/h3.4 seconds (sedan)
Built inDingolfing, Germany

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2026 M5 sedan and Touring prices

Version2026 MSRP2025 launch price
M5 sedanCA$139,900CA$135,000
M5 TouringCA$144,900CA$138,000

Prices are from The Car Guide and exclude about CA$2,520 in fees, the luxury tax, the green levy and sales tax. Each body style comes in one version. BMW Canada hasn't published 2027 M5 prices. For comparison, the 2026 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid starts at CA$85,900.

M5 plug-in hybrid V8 specifications

ItemM5 sedanM5 Touring
V8 engine4.4L twin-turbo, 577 hp, 553 lb-ft
Electric motor194 hp, 207 lb-ft
Combined output717 hp, 738 lb-ft
Battery22.1 kWh gross
Electric range47 km40 km
Fuel consumption (city / highway / combined)19.7 / 12.3 / 16.4 L/100 km20.6 / 13.7 / 17.5 L/100 km
Curb weight2,445 kg2,505 kg
0 to 100 km/h3.4 seconds3.7 seconds
Top speed305 km/h
CargoNot listed500 to 1,630 L

Figures are from The Car Guide. The V8 and motor peaks don't add up to the combined figure because they occur at different engine speeds. BMW quotes 727 hp, which is a metric horsepower figure for the same 535 kW.

M5 luxury tax and green levy

Luxury tax: the federal luxury tax is the lesser of 10% of the price or 20% of the amount over CA$100,000. On the base 2026 sedan that is about CA$7,980, and about CA$8,980 on the Touring, before options and fees.

Green levy: The Car Guide lists a CA$4,000 green levy on both versions, the highest band, which applies at 16 L/100 km and over on the weighted city and highway rating.

Federal EV rebate: not eligible. The M5 is far above the CA$50,000 cap for imported vehicles.

M5 sedan or Touring?

Your goalBest choiceWhyMatching listings
Lowest price and quickest M5 sedan CA$139,900, 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 47 km of electric range View new M5 listings
Most cargo space M5 Touring Up to 1,630 L, the first M5 wagon sold in Canada View new M5 listings
A V8 without the hybrid weight Used M5 from before 2025 A twin-turbo V8 with no battery; the 2021 M5 Competition has 617 hp View used M5 listings

M5 warranty

CoverageTerm
New vehicle and powertrain4 years or 80,000 km
Perforation12 years
No-charge maintenance3 years or 60,000 km (2022 to 2026 models); 2 years or 40,000 km from the 2027 model year

M5 recalls

RecallModel yearsIssue
2026-0752025 and 2026 sedan; 2025 TouringA/C wiring harness may be damaged when the cabin air filter is replaced and could short-circuit, a fire risk; don't use remote climate or remote start until repaired

Transport Canada files M5 recalls under the 5 Series, so run the VIN to check for other 5 Series campaigns.

Buying a used M5 in Canada

2025 and newer (plug-in hybrid)

Confirm the A/C wiring recall (2026-075) was done, and check the in-service date for the remaining 4-year, 80,000 km warranty and free maintenance.

2021 M5 Competition

For 2021, Canada got only the M5 Competition, with a 617 hp 4.4L twin-turbo V8, an 8-speed automatic and M xDrive that can send all power to the rear wheels. It started at CA$121,000 and reached 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

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Any used M5 is a high-performance car, so ask for a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist.

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M5 alternatives

AlternativeStarts atBetter if you...
Cadillac CT5-V BlackwingCA$110,799want a 668 hp supercharged V8 with a manual
Porsche PanameraCA$124,200 (2027)want a four-door Porsche, with plug-in hybrids available
Audi RS 6 Avant PerformanceCA$142,065want a 621 hp V8 wagon without the hybrid system
Audi RS 7 PerformanceCA$147,540want a 621 hp V8 fastback

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FAQs About BMW M5

How much is a BMW M5 in Canada?

The 2026 M5 sedan starts at CA$139,900 and the M5 Touring at CA$144,900, before fees, the luxury tax, the green levy and sales tax.

Is the new BMW M5 a hybrid?

Yes. Since the 2025 model year, the M5 has been a plug-in hybrid with a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor.

How much horsepower does the M5 have?

717 hp and 738 lb-ft combined. BMW's 727 hp figure is metric horsepower.

How far can the M5 go on electricity?

About 47 km for the sedan and 40 km for the Touring, according to The Car Guide.

Is the BMW M5 Touring sold in Canada?

Yes. The current M5 Touring is the first M5 wagon BMW has sold in Canada, from CA$144,900 for 2026.

How fast is the BMW M5?

The sedan reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and the Touring in 3.7, with a 305 km/h top speed.

Does the M5 pay the luxury tax?

Yes. On the base 2026 sedan it's about CA$7,980, and about CA$8,980 on the Touring, before options.

Does the M5 pay the green levy?

Yes. The Car Guide lists a CA$4,000 green levy on both the sedan and the Touring.

Where is the BMW M5 built?

At BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany.

Is the M5 all-wheel drive?

Yes. The current M5 uses M xDrive all-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic.

How heavy is the new M5?

2,445 kg for the sedan and 2,505 kg for the Touring.

Has the BMW M5 been recalled?

Yes. Recall 2026-075 covers an A/C wiring harness on 2025 and 2026 M5 sedans and 2025 M5 Tourings.

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