BMW has its sights set on the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, unveiling 2025 BMW M5 – a new ultra-high-performance luxury sedan with a powerful hybrid V8 powertrain. The all-new, seventh-generation sedan has some serious get-up-and-go, capable of doing the zero to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds.
The all-new 2025 M5 migrates from the previous generation’s internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrain to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology. On its own, the new M5’s turbocharged 4.4L M TwinPower V8 gasoline engine is rated at a ground-pounding 577 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, while the electric motor is rated at 194 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Combined, the duo makes 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, routed to the pavement via all four wheels by way of its all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
On the outside, the 2025 BMW M5 sports the automaker’s signature “kidney” grille, finished with high-gloss black mesh, flanked by LED headlights with adaptive auto-dimming. Breathing through the large lower intakes, the new M5 has a commanding presence thanks to a modified body, which is three inches wider at the front wheels and 1.9 inches wider at the rear thanks to wider arches.
Inside, the 2025 BMW M5 features a flat-bottom, three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel with standard heating functionality. Angled toward the driver, a large, horizontally-oriented infotainment screen extends from behind the steering wheel to the vehicle’s center stack – similar to the 33-inch unit found in many of the newest Cadillac models.
Available driver assist features include Driving Assistant Professional, which allows the Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Protection and Distance Control to be used while the vehicle is moving at highway speeds, while selectable drive modes include M Drive Professional, Track mode, and Sport.
By comparison, the CT5-V Blackwing harnesses the supercharged 6.2L V8 engine (production code LT4), rated at 668 horses and 659 pound-feet of torque. Offered exclusively in rear-wheel-drive, the super sedan can be outfitted with either the standard six-speed manual transmission or optional 10-speed automatic. While the CT5-V Blackwing makes less power and torque than the new M5, it also weighs considerably less, tipping the scales at 4,142 pounds compared to the BMW’s 5,390 pounds.
The 2025 BMW M5 has a starting MSRP of $120,675, including a $1,175 destination fee, while the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is expected to start at around the $96,000 mark.
It’s also worth noting that beyond this new sedan, the new M5 will offer a Touring (wagon) variant in the U.S. It will be the first time that the BMW sedan will be offered in a wagon configuration in North America.
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