2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | M5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
