The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 103,300
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) BMW M5
€ 68,600
 Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M5 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
74.4
83.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
74.4 in
Width
73 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
116.7
193.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
193.3 in
Length
191.7 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.92 %
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
F10M
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M5
552 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M5
502 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.77 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW M5
439 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
204.5 kWh
BMW M5
187.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data