2010 BMW M5 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, both 2010 BMW M5 and 2010 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M5 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
