BMW M5 (2005 – 2010) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2004 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 507 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.7 s. The BMW M5 is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 2,220 kg. At 5,164 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is 310 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
2005 – 2010
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2004 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 507 hp | 612 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.8 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 5,164 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,086 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 kg | 2,220 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.