What is the powertrain of the 2026 BMW M5 and what is its starting price in Canada?
The 2026 BMW M5 debuts a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time in the model's history: a twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 S68 engine paired with an integrated electric motor in the M Steptronic 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a combined output of 727 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system is standard. The PHEV architecture provides approximately 69 km of electric-only range on the WLTP cycle — roughly 50 to 60 km in real-world Canadian conditions. In Canada, the MSRP for the 2026 M5 Sedan starts at approximately $155,000 before taxes and options. The M5 Touring wagon, available in Canada for the first time in model history, carries a slightly higher starting price. Deliveries to BMW Canada dealers began in spring 2025.