The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 54,200
€ 90,900
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M5.
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
191.1
192.1 in
Length
191.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW S85
M 276.952
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
▶ REPLAY
16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
16.07 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes E 300
32 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
city
10 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
294 mi
Mercedes E 300
495 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
280.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300
140.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
