Insideline tests the new F10 M5 6-speed manual and gets some slow acceleration figures - 1/4 mile in 12.5@115, 13.8@110.6
Published on 10-13-2012 11:52 PM
We know the new M5 puts out a ton of power (
527 rear wheel horsepower) and is capable of running
11's in the 1/4 mile in stock form. So what gives with Insideline acceleration testing hitting basically E92 M3 level acceleration figures running a mid 12 second 1/4 mile with traction control off and a 13.8@110.6 with traction control on?
The manual transmission and a poor launch explain it. Seems they struggled launching the car a bit but were not far off what others have achieved. These are the slowest acceleration test figures posted thus far but only off just over 1 mile per hour in trap speed versus what Road and Track hit with the manual
which was 12.3@116.7.
Road and Track hit 11.9@119.7 with their dual clutch transmission car matching what IND-Distribution was able to achieve at the drag strip as well with their dual clutch transmission car. Why would anyone would still doubt how much faster the dual clutch transmission makes the car? If one demands the absolute fastest acceleration performance out of the F10 M5, the dual clutch is simply the better choice.
| Vehicle |
|---|
| Year Make Model |
2013 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M) |
| Vehicle Type |
RWD 4dr 5-passenger sedan |
| Base MSRP |
$91,795 |
| Options on test vehicle |
Alpine White, Executive Package ($5,500 -- includes heated steering wheel, power tailgate, comfort access keyless entry, soft-close automatic doors, power rear sunshade with rear manual side window shades, front ventilated seats, active front seats; heated rear seats, four-zone automatic climate control, head-up display, satellite radio with 1-year subscription, BMW Apps); Bang & Olufsen Sound System ($3,700 -- includes high-end sound system featuring Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) and Dirac Dimensions technology); Silverstone II Full Merino Leather ($3,500); Driver Assistance Package ($1,900 -- includes lane departure warning system, active blind spot detection, side- and top-view cameras; speed limit info); 20-Inch M Light Alloy Wheels ($1,300 -- includes 20-by-9-inch front and 20-by-10-inch rear alloy wheels with 265/35R20 front and 295/30R20 rear tires); Manual Transmission ($0). |
| As-tested MSRP |
$107,695 |
| Assembly location |
Dingolfing, Germany |
| Drivetrain |
|---|
| Configuration |
Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type |
Twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V8, gasoline with auto-stop/start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) |
4,395/268 |
| Block/head material |
Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) |
10.0 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) |
7,200 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
560 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
500 @ 1,500-5,750 |
| Fuel type |
Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type |
Six-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) |
I = 4.06; II = 2.40; III = 1.58; IV = 1.19; V = 1.00; VI = 0.87; R = 3.68 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) |
3.15 |
| Differential(s) |
Electronically controlled multiplate clutch, limited-slip |
| Chassis |
|---|
| Suspension, front |
Independent double-wishbones, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear |
Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type |
Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) |
13.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) |
41.3 |
| Tire make and model |
Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Tire type |
Asymmetrical summer, high-performance |
| Tire size, front |
265/35ZR20 (99Y) |
| Tire size, rear |
295/30ZR20 (101Y) |
| Wheel size, front |
20-by-9 inches |
| Wheel size, rear |
20-by-10 inches |
| Wheel material |
Forged aluminum |
| Brakes, front |
15.7-inch two-piece ventilated and cross-drilled discs with six-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear |
15.6-inch two-piece ventilated and cross-drilled discs with two-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results |
|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) |
2.0 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) |
2.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) |
4.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
4.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) |
6.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) |
12.5 @ 115.0 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
2.8 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
4.7 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
5.9 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
5.6 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
8.1 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) |
13.8 @ 110.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) |
28 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) |
111 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) |
68.9 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON |
67.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) |
0.93 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON |
0.92 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) |
49.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) |
82.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) |
63.0 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) |
2,300 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
|---|
| Acceleration comments |
A little tricky to launch. Either gets lots of wheelspin right off the line, or no wheelspin initially followed by lots of spin shortly thereafter, requiring a bit of backpedaling through 1st gear. Nice power, if an odd V8 engine note. Shifter has kinda long and rather notchy throws but well-defined gates. |
| Braking comments |
Very firm pedal, short travel. Car barely dips the nose at all and stops are incredibly stable. Still, how embarassing that the VW Up! stops shorter. First stop was shortest at 111 feet. Fourth stop (out of seven) was longest at 117 feet. Erratic distances. |
| Handling comments |
Skid pad: Even with the suspension set to its stiffest at Sport Plus, the M5 rolls over mightily on the outside front tire. Dialing back throttle lessens the understeer, but certainly doesn't eliminate it. Overall, grip is pretty good though, definitely better than the old car. Slalom: The M5 is too soft, even in the Sport Plus suspension setting. Surprisingly, the hydraulic steering felt best in Comfort mode -- Sport and Sport Plus feel heavy for the sake of being heavy, but don't give any increased feel or quickness. The chassis gives decent feedback and the M5 is very forgiving at the limit, but the overall sensation is one of massive weight transfer. This is definitely not a car that drives small, and no one will call it nimble. |
| Testing Conditions |
|---|
| Test date |
9/5/2012 |
| Elevation (ft.) |
1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) |
86.4 |
| Relative humidity (%) |
16.5 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) |
28.72 |
| Wind (mph, direction) |
0.44, Head/crosswind |
| Odometer (mi.) |
2,830 |
| Fuel used for test |
91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) |
35/35 |
| Fuel Consumption |
|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) |
15 city/22 highway/17 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) |
13.3 worst/19.1 best/15.1 average (1,133 miles) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) |
21.1 |
| Driving range (mi.) |
464.2 |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
|---|
| Stereo description |
Bang & Olufsen AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/Satellite radio 1,100-watt sound system with 12 speakers |
| iPod/digital media compatibility |
Standard iPod via USB port and Aux-in jack |
| Satellite radio |
Optional SiriusXM |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) |
Standard 20.5GB music storage capacity |
| Rear seat video and entertainment |
Optional |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity |
Standard |
| Navigation system |
Standard with real-time traffic information |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) |
Standard |
| Smart entry/Start |
Optional ignition, doors, trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids |
Standard parking sonar front and rear, back-up camera; optional side and top-view cameras |
| Blind-spot detection |
Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring |
Optional departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance |
Not available |
| Night Vision |
Optional |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) |
4,343 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) |
4,389 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) |
52/48 |
| Length (in.) |
193.5 |
| Width (in.) |
74.4 |
| Height (in.) |
57.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
116.7 |
| Track, front (in.) |
64.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) |
62.3 |
| Legroom, front (in.) |
41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) |
36.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) |
40.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) |
38.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) |
58.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) |
56.2 |
| Seating capacity |
5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) |
15 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) |
14.0 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) |
26.5 |
| GVWR (lbs.) |
5,313 |
| Payload, mfr. max claim (lbs.) |
970 |
| Ground clearance (in.) |
4.6 |
| Warranty |
|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion |
12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance |
4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance |
4 years/50,000 miles |
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