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2000 BMW

M5

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.9 L

BMW M5: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
394NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.098 hp/lb
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
188 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,023 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
93 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
4
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS60%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.

BMW M5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.