2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 BMW M5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |