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BMW F10 M5 vs. E60 M5 Compared

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It's always a fun exercise to compare a just announced BMW model against its predecessor. It puts into perspective how much technology, engineering, and design has progressed in the 6-7 years since the last model. Here, we compare the F10 M5 (full official info) against the E60 M5 in the styling and performance departments.

Also see our other F10 M5 comparos:
F10 M5 versus Mercedes E63 AMG and Cadillac CTS-V
F10 M5 versus Porsche Panamera Turbo/S and Jaguar XF-R

	F10 M5	E60 M5
Power	560hp (@ 6000rpm)	500bhp (@ 7750rpm)
Torque	501 lb-ft (@ 1500rpm)	384 lb-ft (6100rpm)
0-62mph	4.4 seconds	4.7 seconds
0-124mph	13 seconds
Top Speed	155mph (190mph with M Driver's Package)	155mph
Transmission	7 Speed DCT / 6 Speed Manaul	7 speed SMG / 6 Speed Manual
Physical Data
Wheelbase	116.7 in	113.7 in
Length	193.3 in	191.5 in
Width	74.4 in	72.7 in
Height	57.3 in	57.8 in
Weight - unladen (DIN/EU)	4,122lb / 4,286lb	4,090 lb (Kerb Weight)
Fuel Consumption	24 mpg (based on EU cycle)	11 / 17 mpg

More comparison photos by Zadjali: