Mercedes-Benz S 600 vs BMW M3
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 600 | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V12 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 517 / 510 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 830 / 612 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2123 / 4680 | 1658 / 3655 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 243 / 240 | 253 / 250 |
| Average price | €144,000 | €66,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz S 600 | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:43.90 | 1:38.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz S 600 | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 15.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.5 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.4 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.5 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 600 | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 16.5 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 600 | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 95 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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