The M5 CS inherits the latest design upgrades made to the regular 5 Series but also introduces a few elements to distinguish it from the standard M5. It's not an overly flamboyant design but it is certainly less polarizing than some other new BMWs, and we'd rather have it that way. For the CS, the famous grille gets a Gold Bronze finish. This is complemented by 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in the same Gold Bronze color. Behind these wheels are M carbon-ceramic brakes. Weight-saving measures include a roof, hood, and mirror caps in carbon fiber reinforced plastic. At the back, there's an M carbon rear spoiler and large quad tailpipes. Adaptive headlights are standard and the L-shaped light tubes have a yellow hue instead of the usual white. It's an attractive sedan with just enough touches to hint at its greater performance potential.
Part of the reason that the latest 5 Series hasn't been as involving to drive as prior iterations of the model is simply because it's grown so much in size. This is reflected in the dimensions of the M5 CS. It's 196.9 inches long, measures 74.9 inches in width excluding the mirrors, and has a height of 57.8 inches. The wheelbase is 117.4 inches. Compared to the normal M5, the ride height is lower by 0.2 inches.
At 4,115 pounds, the M5 CS sedan isn't a light vehicle but it's a healthy 230 lbs lighter than the standard M5. The carbon-ceramic brakes alone save 51 lbs over the M compound brakes fitted to the M5 Competition.
BMW M5 CS Trims | CS |
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Max Width | 74.9 in. |
Length | 196.4 in. |
Height | 57.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 117.4 in. |
BMW M5 CS Trims | Curb Weight |
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CS | 4,114 lbs. |
Front Tire | P275/35YR20 |
Rear Tire | P285/35YR20 |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 20" x 9.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 20" x 10.5" |
As standard, the BMW M5 CS is finished in Brands Hatch Grey metallic paint. The limited color palette includes two options from BMW Individual: Frozen Brands Hatch Grey metallic and Frozen Deep Green metallic. These exclusive colors cost $5,000 each and further differentiate the CS from the normal M5, which can be had in more common shades like black and white. For a bit more glitz, gold-painted brake calipers can be added at no extra cost.