The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 90,900
€ 68,600
€ 90,900
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 BMW M5 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
191.1
113.1
191.7
191.1 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
S85-B50
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
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
280.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
