BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG
| Category | E 55 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1672 / 3686 | 1794 / 3955 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 212 / 209 | 223 / 220 |
Lap Times
| Track | E 55 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:17.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | E 55 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.5 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.5 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.5 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.9 s | 16.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.6 s | 23.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.7 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 37.1 s | 27.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 107.5 mph | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | E 55 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 254 kph (158 mph) | 259 kph (161 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 64.2 kph (39.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (156 ft) | 52 m (172 ft) |
Summary
| Category | E 55 AMG | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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