The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 94,700

€ 46,100

€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 CDI.
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
191.1
113.1
192.1
191.1 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.48 %

General
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S85-B50
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Performance
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI
10 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
294 mi
Range
780 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
780 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Mercedes E 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data