Shortly after the launch of the upgraded 5-Series sedan, Bavarian Motor Works has now brought the facelift version of the performance-oriented M5 Competition to Indian shores at Rs 1.62 crore (ex-showroom), making it approximately Rs 7 lakh more expensive than the pre-facelift model. It will continue to be offered as a completely built-up (CBU) model.
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The new M5 Competition draws power from the same 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 motor as the pre-facelift model that puts out 625PS and 750Nm. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission that transmits the power to all four wheels via an M xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
On the performance front, the facelifted M5 Competition can achieve the 0-100kmph mark in just 3.3seconds, with the top speed limited to 305kmph. Being a high-performance Motorsport car, it also gets a retuned chassis, M-specific suspension, new shock absorbers (borrowed from the M8 Gran Coupe), active M differential, track driving mode, and bespoke engine mounting. All this leads to better performance and handling of the car.
There also have been some new additions on the exteriors as well, which includes new smoky BMW laser headlights with L-shaped DRLs, a revised blacked-out kidney grille, and redesigned bumpers. It also gets 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, black chrome finished quad M-Sport exhaust tailpipes, smoked LED tail lamps, and a few black M5 Competition emblems around the car. The other notable elements of the M5 Competiton includes black inserts on the ORVMs, rear spoiler, and rear bumper.
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Getting inside the cockpit, the M5 Competition facelift highlights a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with live cockpit, accompanied by new full leather M upholstery, M leather steering wheel, M footrest & pedals, and an illuminated M5 logo. Features onboard include Apple Carplay & Android Auto, gesture control for infotainment, a Harman Kardon 16-speaker setup, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, heads-up display, a wireless display key, four-zone climate control, a carbon fibre reinforced polymer sunroof, an auto tailgate, ambient lighting, and more.
Safety is covered by six airbags, adaptive cruise control, parking assist, brake assist, dynamic stability control, traction control, electronic differential locking, cornering brake control, and automatic emergency braking.
Apart from the above-mentioned features, customers can also opt for carbon-ceramic brakes, M double-spoke wheel, M Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon engine cover, ventilated front seats, front seats with massage function, soft-close doors, rear-seat entertainment, and a 360-degree camera, to name a few.
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In the Indian market, the BMW M5 Competition facelift resumes its battle with the Audi RS7 (Rs 1.94 Cr) and the upcoming Mercedes-AMG E 63 facelift.
