That was unexpected :( and the 500E was supposed to compete with the E34 M5
Mercedes-Benz 500E vs BMW M5
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l R6 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 326 / 322 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 480 / 354 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1453 / 3203 | 1759 / 3878 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 185 / 183 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 (E28) | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.4 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.9 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 22.5 s |
| 1000 m | 25.8 s @ 202.0 kph | 25.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.7 s | 18.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.5 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s | 14.1 s @ 101.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.8 s @ 122.4 mph | 23.8 s @ 122.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 259 kph (161 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.0 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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