1600+ Sedan Horsepowers Compared - BMW F10 M5 vs E63 AMG vs CTS-V - M5POST

southlight · 06-15-2011, 02:10 PM

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1600+ Sedan Horsepowers Compared - BMW F10 M5 vs E63 AMG vs CTS-V

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Now that the Official F10 M5 Production stats and specs have been revealed, the natural question is how it compares to its most direct competitors. We undertake this comparison below, with a photo and specs shootout against two of the M5's biggest rivals -- the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan.

As some might not know yet, Mercedes-Benz has recently announced the use of their new 5.5L twin turbo V8 for the E63 beginning this Fall. We've used this new engine's specs to provide the most up-to-date comparison possible.

On paper, the super sedans are pretty evenly matched. The differences will come in the driving experience and real world test results. As BMW traditionally underrates their power figures, we expect the F10 M5's real world performance figures to best the official ones.

Full specs table and comparison photos below. Enjoy!

	E63 AMG (5.5l TT)	F10 M5	CTS-V Sedan
Power	518 hp/550 hp* (5,250-5,750 rpm)	560hp (@ 6,000-7,000 rpm)	556hp (6,100rpm)
Torque	516 lb-ft (1,700-5,000rpm)/590 lb-ft* (2,000-4,500rpm)	501 lb-ft (1500rpm)	551 lb-ft (3,800rpm)
0-62mph	4.3/4.2 seconds	4.4 seconds	4.4 seconds
0-124mph		13 seconds
Top Speed	155mph (186mph)	155mph (190mph with M Driver's Package)	175mph
Transmission	7 Speed MCT	7 Speed DCT / 6 Speed Manaul	6 Speed Auto / 6 Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	113.1 in	116.7 in	113.4 in
Length	192.4 in	193.3 in	191.3 in
Width	81.5 in	74.4 in	72.5 in
Height	56.8 in	57.3 in	57.3 in
Weight - unladen	4,084lb (6.2l engine)	4,122/4,286lb (DIN/EU)	4,222 lb (curb weight)
Fuel Consumption	24 mpg (based on EU cycle)	24 mpg (based on EU cycle)	14/19 mpg
	* with AMG Performance Pack

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jmunro · 06-15-2011, 05:00 PM

Coolest looking engine bay, easy win for M5

All business, minimal cheese.

Diver · 06-15-2011, 05:03 PM

Totally insane, three cars with over 1600 horsepower combined. That would be enough for 10 Obama-mobiles.

GewoW · 06-15-2011, 05:03 PM

hahahaha this is the funniest "not-even-close" comparison yet

Mako · 06-15-2011, 05:10 PM

I have always thought the CTS-V was ugly, now this just made it look worse

I am not a huge fan of the E63 either, I prefer the looks of the CLS63 and C63 (I can't stand the Mercedes emblem sticking out of the hood, forgot what that is called, I prefer the look of it when they put it in the grill). Not sure why Mercedes went with square pipes either, round/oval look so much better.

Gotta say the M5 looks like the best looking of the bunch, and I guess comparing a CLS63 isn't fair (even if prices are similar) because that would be more of a M6 gran coupe comparison.

BootyMonster · 06-15-2011, 05:15 PM

bimmer and merc look hawt! the CTS-V on the other hand...... bleh

rjd598 · 06-15-2011, 05:26 PM

i know the f10 will put the caddy to shame

time for them to get a new slogan..."second fastest production in the world"

AngelinIsRich08 · 06-15-2011, 05:31 PM

M5>E63>CTS-V

Evolution_GT · 06-15-2011, 05:34 PM

Wow... M5 actually weighs more than the E63... that shouldn't happen

宝马.e90 · 06-15-2011, 05:34 PM

If you look at the interiors, I realized that BMW interiors aren't that bad. Really. Maybe the materials are lacking but the E63 and CTS-V interiors are awfully crowded (CTS-V is just ugly, period.) where as the M5 is simple and clean. I don't want to seem biased, this IS a BMW forum, but once again, I'll take a BMW over the competition, BMW just seems to have everything in balance from driving dynamics to style.

InTheNightKitchen · 06-15-2011, 05:41 PM

Whats the deal with the double HP/TQ specs on the Benz?

southlight · 06-15-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbkg79

Whats the deal with the double HP/TQ specs on the Benz?

That's the AMG Performance Package which -- among some other things -- bumps power and torque of the engine. I've added a clarification.

Best regards,
south

BLTZKRG · 06-15-2011, 05:46 PM

Love the new M5, Alpine White on Coral Red anyone?

M3_WC · 06-15-2011, 05:47 PM

5.5L twin turbo in the Benz, win!

And the Benz is lighter, lol.

Crazy Bimmer · 06-15-2011, 05:49 PM

CTS-V is pretty impressive given the price point. Too bad its not much of a looker.

Benz looks the best on paper but will put my money on the M5 for winning hearts. Only time will tell.

5soko · 06-15-2011, 05:52 PM

the benz is damn impressive with the Performance package!

mkoesel · 06-15-2011, 06:11 PM

south, why no XF-R in this comparo? I think it would fit in rather well. It's in the same vehicle class, and also makes over 500hp like the others.

KEYON · 06-15-2011, 06:14 PM

M5's engine bay is so fucking sick

I think the Jaguar should be in this comparison as well

mkoesel · 06-15-2011, 06:15 PM

While I'm at it - how bout max RPM?

I think the new M5 is 7200RPM fuel cutoff according to the press release. The Mercedes 6.2L V8 was also 7200RPM, but I don't know if the new 5.5L turbo is the same. I want to say 6800RPM for the Caddy - but that's purely from vague memory of the LS-A specs.

mkoesel · 06-15-2011, 06:20 PM

Last request - Panamera Turbo and Turbo S?

Pentium · 06-15-2011, 06:35 PM

oh my lord! M5 is the one for me!

pyrat · 06-15-2011, 06:36 PM

m5 - simple elegance and performance

others - extravagant HP showoff machines, with busy interiors

why not comparo with Panamera?

06-15-2011, 05:03 PM	#3
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,056 iTrader: (0)	Totally insane, three cars with over 1600 horsepower combined. That would be enough for 10 Obama-mobiles. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

06-15-2011, 05:03 PM	#4
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,770 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	hahahaha this is the funniest "not-even-close" comparison yet __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

06-15-2011, 05:26 PM	#7
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,245 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [4.50]	i know the f10 will put the caddy to shame time for them to get a new slogan..."second fastest production in the world" __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

06-15-2011, 05:34 PM	#9
Evolution_GT Captain Drives: 08A22E93N52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 856 iTrader: (0)	Wow... M5 actually weighs more than the E63... that shouldn't happen __________________

06-15-2011, 05:49 PM	#15
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 5,729 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	CTS-V is pretty impressive given the price point. Too bad its not much of a looker. Benz looks the best on paper but will put my money on the M5 for winning hearts. Only time will tell. __________________ 2009 E90 M3

06-15-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
jmunro First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	Coolest looking engine bay, easy win for M5 All business, minimal cheese.

06-15-2011, 05:10 PM	#5
Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	I have always thought the CTS-V was ugly, now this just made it look worse I am not a huge fan of the E63 either, I prefer the looks of the CLS63 and C63 (I can't stand the Mercedes emblem sticking out of the hood, forgot what that is called, I prefer the look of it when they put it in the grill). Not sure why Mercedes went with square pipes either, round/oval look so much better. Gotta say the M5 looks like the best looking of the bunch, and I guess comparing a CLS63 isn't fair (even if prices are similar) because that would be more of a M6 gran coupe comparison.

06-15-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
BootyMonster New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	bimmer and merc look hawt! the CTS-V on the other hand...... bleh

06-15-2011, 05:31 PM	#8
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	M5>E63>CTS-V

06-15-2011, 05:34 PM	#10
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,273 iTrader: (0)	If you look at the interiors, I realized that BMW interiors aren't that bad. Really. Maybe the materials are lacking but the E63 and CTS-V interiors are awfully crowded (CTS-V is just ugly, period.) where as the M5 is simple and clean. I don't want to seem biased, this IS a BMW forum, but once again, I'll take a BMW over the competition, BMW just seems to have everything in balance from driving dynamics to style.

06-15-2011, 05:41 PM	#11
InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	Whats the deal with the double HP/TQ specs on the Benz?

06-15-2011, 05:46 PM	#13
BLTZKRG Private Drives: 2011 Z4 sD35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Love the new M5, Alpine White on Coral Red anyone?

06-15-2011, 05:47 PM	#14
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,839 iTrader: (0)	5.5L twin turbo in the Benz, win! And the Benz is lighter, lol.

06-15-2011, 05:52 PM	#16
5soko Brigadier General Drives: ///M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CALI \|\| NYC Posts: 3,994 iTrader: (4)	the benz is damn impressive with the Performance package!

06-15-2011, 06:11 PM	#17
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,781 iTrader: (1)	south, why no XF-R in this comparo? I think it would fit in rather well. It's in the same vehicle class, and also makes over 500hp like the others. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-15-2011, 06:14 PM	#18
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,716 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	M5's engine bay is so fucking sick I think the Jaguar should be in this comparison as well __________________ Flickr

06-15-2011, 06:15 PM	#19
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,781 iTrader: (1)	While I'm at it - how bout max RPM? I think the new M5 is 7200RPM fuel cutoff according to the press release. The Mercedes 6.2L V8 was also 7200RPM, but I don't know if the new 5.5L turbo is the same. I want to say 6800RPM for the Caddy - but that's purely from vague memory of the LS-A specs. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-15-2011, 06:20 PM	#20
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,781 iTrader: (1)	Last request - Panamera Turbo and Turbo S? __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-15-2011, 06:35 PM	#21
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	oh my lord! M5 is the one for me! __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

06-15-2011, 06:36 PM	#22
pyrat First Lieutenant Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New England Posts: 323 iTrader: (0)	m5 - simple elegance and performance others - extravagant HP showoff machines, with busy interiors why not comparo with Panamera? __________________ JOY is being offered in manual transmission and RWD.

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