BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG
| Category | C 43 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 410 / 302 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1518 / 3347 | 1794 / 3955 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 199 | 223 / 220 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 43 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.50 | 1:17.60 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:51.00 | 8:28.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 43 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.4 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.1 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.9 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 99.0 mph | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 43 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 259 kph (161 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.86 g (8 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (159 ft) | 52 m (172 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 43 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 181 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1025 | 1386 |
| Total | 1206 | 1586 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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