Powertrain families
S68B44T0 V8 · Gen5 plug-in-hybrid eDrive
M5 (G90/G99) — Sedan
2024–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- G90
- Production
- 2024–present
- Body style
- 4-door sedan
- Platform
- BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive
Body variants
M5 → G90/G99 → Sedan
M5 G90/G99: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sedan fits into the family.
G90/G99 is the first plug-in-hybrid M5 generation. Its M HYBRID system combines the S68 V8 with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission, a high-voltage battery and M xDrive; system output must not be confused with the combustion engine's standalone rating.
G90 Sedan and G99 Touring launched together as one technical family but have distinct bodies, mass, luggage volume and market availability. Electric range, charging time and consumption depend on homologation cycle and usable battery definition and must be labelled by market.
The substantial mass increase is part of the generation's engineering context, not a transcription error. Performance, battery state and test method are related, so acceleration and consumption claims require their factory test conditions rather than comparison as naked numbers with F90.
2024–presentgeneration lifecycle
2body branches
2engine/drive families
2range designations
G90/G99factory code
BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drivearchitecture
Sedan: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length5,096 mm
Width1,970 mm
Height1,510 mm
Wheelbase3,006 mm
Luggage466 L
Fuel tank60 L
Seats5
Doors4-door sedan
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sedan applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 Sedan | 2024–present | S68B44T0 V8 + Gen5 electric motor | 727 PS / 717 hp system | 8AT M Hybrid | M xDrive | Global range | The all-new BMW M5 |
Factory designations
M5 Sedan · M5 Touring
High-performance powertrain
Engine, cooling, exhaust, software and transmission form a distinct M or ALPINA specification rather than an option package on the base model.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- G90: 5,096 mm × 1,970 mm × 1,510 mm
- G99: 5,096 mm × 1,970 mm × 1,516 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
G90 revealed
BMW announced the first M HYBRID production M5.
Dingolfing production
Series production of the sedan began at the 5 Series plant.
G99 Touring revealed
The wagon body returned with the same plug-in-hybrid performance concept.
Worldwide launch
Sedan and Touring rollout began with region-specific timing and homologation.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sedan
G90M5 G90 is a distinct G90/G99 body branch. The conventional four-door passenger-car body, balancing rear-seat access, luggage space and the generation’s core chassis layout. Engines/drive: S68B44T0 V8, Gen5 plug-in-hybrid eDrive.
Touring
G99M5 G99 is a distinct G90/G99 body branch. The long-roof estate body adds a large rear opening and folding load area while retaining the passenger-car platform. Engines/drive: S68B44T0 V8, Gen5 plug-in-hybrid eDrive.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- G90 — Sedan; G99 — Touring
- Range designations
- M5 Sedan, M5 Touring
- Powertrain families
- S68B44T0 V8, Gen5 plug-in-hybrid eDrive
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW M5Wikipedia contributors
Secondary G90/G99 system, body and launch overview.
- 02The BMW M5 generationsBMW M
BMW M generation history covering body concepts, powertrains and principal derivatives from E28 through G90.
- 03The all-new BMW M5BMW Group PressClub
Factory G90 system, production and launch documentation.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- Store combustion, electric-motor and combined system output in separate fields.
- G90 Sedan and G99 Touring require separate body, weight, luggage and availability records.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026