2007 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (222 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
