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BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz 500E
| Category | Mercedes-Benz 500E | BMW M5 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 3.5 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 326 / 322 | 315 / 311 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 480 / 354 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1759 / 3878 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 185 / 183 | 183 / 181 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz 500E | BMW M5 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.6 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.9 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.8 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 12.1 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.8 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 18.3 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 20.8 s | 21.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s @ 101.0 mph | 14.2 s @ 99.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.8 s @ 122.4 mph | 23.5 s @ 124.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz 500E | BMW M5 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.2 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.1 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.9 s | 18.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.5 s | 23.4 s |
| 1000 m | 25.9 s | 25.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 17.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz 500E | BMW M5 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 252 kph (157 mph) | 254 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 43 m (141 ft) | 37 m (120 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 52 m (169 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz 500E | BMW M5 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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