BMW 5 Series BHP
The BMW 5 Series has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2023 BMW 520i M Sport produces 181 BHP, while the 2025 BMW M5 produces 717 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
528 recorded variants, from 77–717 BHP.
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Popular BMW 5 Series BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2025 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP530e |
| 550E xDrive M Sport Auto | 2025 | 2,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 483 BHP550e |
| M5 PHEV Auto | 2025 | 4,395 cc | Petrol/Electric | 717 BHPM5 |
| 520I M Sport Pro Auto | 2024 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 205 BHP520i |
| 540i xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2024 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP540i |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP520d |
| 530d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP530d |
| M550i xDrive Auto | 2022 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 523 BHPM550i |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,767 cc | Petrol | 1986 | 77 BHP | 1 | |
| 1,796 cc | Petrol | 1982–1996 | 85–115 BHP | 135.4–227.6 Nm | 5 |
| 1,766 cc | Petrol | 1988 | 105 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 2,498 cc | Diesel | 1996–1998 | 105–141 BHP | 280–352.3 Nm | 2 |
| 1,991 cc | Petrol | 1996–2000 | 110–148 BHP | 135.4–190 Nm | 5 |
| 1,990 cc | Petrol | 1985–1995 | 125–129 BHP | 135.4–164 Nm | 5 |
| 1,995 cc | Diesel | 2005–2023 | 141–215 BHP | 340–450 Nm | 106 |
| 2,997 cc | Petrol | 1995 | 160 BHP | 393 Nm | 1 |
| 2,497 cc | Diesel | 2001–2007 | 161–174 BHP | 350–400 Nm | 21 |
| 2,171 cc | Petrol | 2001–2004 | 168 BHP | 210 Nm | 11 |
| 2,494 cc | Petrol | 1989–2009 | 168–192 BHP | 135.4–250 Nm | 32 |
| 2,497 cc | Petrol | 2005–2009 | 174–215 BHP | 229.9–250 Nm | 25 |
| 1,997 cc | Petrol | 2011–2016 | 181–241 BHP | 270–350 Nm | 14 |
| 1,998 cc | Petrol | 2017–2024 | 181–248 BHP | 290–350 Nm | 19 |
| 2,926 cc | Diesel | 1999–2003 | 181–190 BHP | 390–410 Nm | 13 |
| 2,986 cc | Petrol | 1990–2002 | 188 BHP | 260.2 Nm | 2 |
| 2,793 cc | Petrol | 1996–2000 | 190 BHP | 280 Nm | 9 |
| 2,993 cc | Diesel | 2003–2023 | 194–308 BHP | 400–650 Nm | 116 |
| 2,996 cc | Petrol | 2005–2012 | 201–268 BHP | 270–320 Nm | 20 |
| 3,982 cc | Petrol | 1995 | 210 BHP | 542 Nm | 2 |
| 3,430 cc | Petrol | 1989–1992 | 211 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 4 |
| 2,979 cc | Petrol | 2001–2016 | 228–302 BHP | 300–407 Nm | 25 |
| 3,498 cc | Petrol | 1997–2001 | 232–241 BHP | 320–345 Nm | 5 |
| 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2017–2025 | 248–295 BHP | 420–450 Nm | 21 |
| 4,398 cc | Petrol | 1996–2005 | 282–329 BHP | 420–450 Nm | 15 |
| 2,998 cc | Petrol | 2017–2024 | 328–335 BHP | 450–500 Nm | 9 |
| 2,979 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2012–2015 | 341 BHP | 415 Nm | 3 |
| 4,799 cc | Petrol | 2005–2007 | 362 BHP | 490 Nm | 4 |
| 4,941 cc | Petrol | 1999–2001 | 394 BHP | 500 Nm | 3 |
| 4,395 cc | Petrol | 2010–2023 | 402–626 BHP | 600–750 Nm | 19 |
| 2,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2024–2025 | 483 BHP | 700 Nm | 2 |
| 4,999 cc | Petrol | 2006–2010 | 500 BHP | 520–520.1 Nm | 6 |
| 4,395 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2024–2025 | 717 BHP | 1,000 Nm | 2 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2025 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP | 299.1 PS | 450 Nm | 220 kW | 143 mph | |
| 530E M Sport Pro Auto | 2025 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP | 299.1 PS | 450 Nm | 220 kW | 143 mph | |
| 550E xDrive M Sport Auto | 2025 | 2,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 483 BHP | 489.6 PS | 700 Nm | 360 kW | 155 mph | |
| M5 PHEV Auto | 2025 | 4,395 cc | Petrol/Electric | 717 BHP | 726.8 PS | 1,000 Nm | 535.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| 520I M Sport Pro Auto | 2024 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 205 BHP | 208.1 PS | 330 Nm | 153 kW | 143 mph | |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2024 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP | 299.1 PS | 450 Nm | 220 kW | 143 mph | |
| 530E M Sport Pro Auto | 2024 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP | 299.1 PS | 450 Nm | 220 kW | 136 mph | |
| 530e M Sport Pro Auto | 2024 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 295 BHP | 299.1 PS | 450 Nm | 220 kW | 143 mph | |
| 540i xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2024 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 450 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| 550E xDrive M Sport Pro Auto | 2024 | 2,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 483 BHP | 489.6 PS | 700 Nm | 360 kW | 155 mph | |
| M5 PHEV Auto | 2024 | 4,395 cc | Petrol/Electric | 717 BHP | 726.8 PS | 1,000 Nm | 535.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520I M Sport Auto | 2023 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 205 BHP | 208.1 PS | 330 Nm | 153 kW | 143 mph | |
| 520i M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 181 BHP | 183.9 PS | 290 Nm | 135.6 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520I M Sport Pro Auto | 2023 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 205 BHP | 208.1 PS | 330 Nm | 153 kW | 143 mph | |
| 530d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP | 285.9 PS | 650 Nm | 210.8 kW | 155 mph | |
| 530e SE Auto | 2023 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 140 mph | |
| 530e xDrive M Sport Auto | 2023 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 140 mph | |
| 540i xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2023 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 450 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| 540i xDrive SE MHEV Auto | 2023 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 450 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2023 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 617 BHP | 625.5 PS | 750 Nm | 460 kW | 155 mph | |
| 520d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520i M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 181 BHP | 183.9 PS | 290 Nm | 135.6 kW | 146 mph | |
| 530d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP | 285.9 PS | 650 Nm | 210.8 kW | 155 mph | |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2022 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 146 mph | |
| 530e xDrive SE Auto | 2022 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 143 mph | |
| 540i xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 450 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2022 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 617 BHP | 625.5 PS | 750 Nm | 460 kW | 155 mph | |
| M550i xDrive Auto | 2022 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 523 BHP | 529.9 PS | 750 Nm | 390.6 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d M Sport Edition MHEV Auto | 2021 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto | 2021 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2021 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d xDrive SE MHEV Auto | 2021 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 530D xDrive M Sport Auto | 2021 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 261 BHP | 264.7 PS | 620 Nm | 195 kW | 155 mph | |
| 530d xDrive SE MHEV Auto | 2021 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP | 285.9 PS | 650 Nm | 210.8 kW | 155 mph | |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2021 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 146 mph | |
| 530e SE Auto | 2021 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 140 mph | |
| 530e xDrive SE Auto | 2021 | 1,998 cc | Petrol/Electric | 289 BHP | 292.9 PS | 420 Nm | 215.9 kW | 140 mph | |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2021 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 617 BHP | 625.5 PS | 750 Nm | 460 kW | 13.5 sec | 155 mph |
| M5 Cs Auto | 2021 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 626 BHP | 634.9 PS | 750 Nm | 467.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| M550i xDrive Auto | 2021 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 523 BHP | 529.9 PS | 750 Nm | 390.6 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d M Sport Auto | 2020 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto | 2020 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 188 BHP | 190.3 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d SE Auto | 2020 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520d xDrive M Sport Auto | 2020 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 145 mph | |
| 520d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2020 | 1,995 cc | Diesel | 187 BHP | 189.9 PS | 400 Nm | 140 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520I M Sport Auto | 2020 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 290 Nm | 135 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520i M Sport MHEV Auto | 2020 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 181 BHP | 183.9 PS | 290 Nm | 135.6 kW | 146 mph | |
| 520I SE Auto | 2020 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 290 Nm | 135 kW | 146 mph |