BMW i5 M60 xDrive

Overview

The 2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive is the all-electric German muscle sedan that means business, blending executive comfort with a proper M-car punch! It’s the top-dog i5, packing serious performance and all-wheel-drive grip. While its production run concludes in 2025, making it a rarer bird, it positions itself as a thrilling alternative to rivals like the Mercedes-AMG EQE. New pricing isn't currently listed due to its production status, but estimated used prices for this 2025 model hover around $59,400. It’s a sophisticated beast for those wanting electrifying speed with four-door practicality.

What's New for 2025?

For its 2025 model year, before bowing out, the i5 M60 xDrive benefits from the latest refinements to BMW's tech suite. This includes the slick iDrive 8.5 operating system, making the already impressive curved display even more intuitive. While major hardware changes are minimal, the 2025 models ensure you get the most up-to-date software smarts, potentially including enhancements to the available Highway Assistant for even smoother long-distance cruising. Essentially, it’s the i5 M60 in its most polished form, even as it takes its final curtain call during this model year.

Design & Exterior

This thing looks mean! The 2025 i5 M60 xDrive gets the full M Sport treatment, boasting an aggressive front bumper, M-specific side skirts, and a subtle yet effective M rear spoiler. Those signature kidney grilles can even be had with an illuminated surround for extra road presence. It rolls on stylish M wheels, typically 19-inchers or optional 20s. Dimensionally, it’s a substantial sedan, measuring 199.2 inches long, 74.8 inches wide (mirrors excluded), and 59.3 inches tall, giving it a planted, sporty stance that screams performance even when parked.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the i5 M60, and you're greeted by BMW's stunning Curved Display, merging a 12.3-inch driver display with a 14.9-inch infotainment screen running iDrive 8.5 – Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are, of course, standard. The cabin feels properly premium, with high-quality materials like Veganza upholstery (leather optional) and the cool "Interaction Bar." There's ample room for five. Luggage space is a decent 17.3 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding to a claimed 27.7 cubic feet for longer items. No frunk here, though, so all your gear goes in the back.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The i5 M60 xDrive rockets from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.7 seconds. That’s thanks to its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup – a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) at both the front and rear – dishing out a massive 442 kW (around 593 hp!) and 605 lb-ft of torque. An M-tuned adaptive suspension comes standard, offering a brilliant mix of sharp handling when you’re feeling feisty and impressive comfort for daily driving. M Sport brakes ensure strong stopping power, complemented by adjustable regenerative braking modes to send some juice back to the battery.

Range, Battery & Charging

The i5 M60 xDrive is powered by an 81.2 kWh usable battery pack, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 257 miles – pretty solid for a performance machine. Efficiency is rated at 3.17 mi/kWh. For charging, its US-spec CCS Type 1 port handles up to 11 kW on AC, meaning a full top-up at home takes around 8 hours. Find a DC fast charger, and it can guzzle electrons at up to a speedy 206 kW, zapping the battery from 10-80% in roughly 30 minutes. Ideal for those quick splash-and-dash pit stops!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

BMW packs the i5 M60 with a good suite of safety kit. While NHTSA ratings for this specific model weren't available at the time of data, the wider 2024 BMW 5 Series (which includes the i5) is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, and it scored a full 5 stars in Euro NCAP tests. Standard gear includes Active Driving Assistant with forward collision warning and blind-spot detection. You can upgrade to the Driving Assistance Professional Package for features like Highway Assistant, allowing hands-free driving up to 85 mph on compatible roads – proper clever stuff!

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

BMW backs the i5 M60 xDrive with a 4-year/50,000-mile basic vehicle warranty, which is pretty standard for the luxury segment. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery gets a longer 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, typically covering against excessive degradation. Plus, new owners benefit from BMW Ultimate Care, which includes complimentary scheduled maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles. As it's a newer model, long-term reliability is still being established, but BMW's reputation for engineering bodes well for this electric powerhouse.