Mercedes-AMG E 63 S vs. BMW M5: Which one is the best?
The photo above posted in Instagram by the Saudi Arabian rich man who always collected sports cars in his garage, especially the two most powerful sport sedans in the world produced today: the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ (W213) and BMW M5 (F90).
1. Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
Presented in November 2016, the new Mercedes-AMG AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ received AMG M177 twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 in two states of tune and with fully variable all-wheel-drive. The standard AMG E 63 4MATIC+ has 420 kW (563 hp) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ has same engine but with higher output rate at 450Kw/612 HP and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Both versions are electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), however this can be increased to 300 km/h (186 mph) with the AMG Driver's Package.
- Specifications (Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+)
- Engine code: M 177 DE 40 AL
- Engine capacity: 3982 cc
- Engine type: Petrol
- Model years: 2017-present
- Max power: 612 hp @ 5750-6500 rpm
- Max torque: 850 Nm @ 2500-4500 rpm
Performance
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.4 seconds
- Top speed: 300 km/h (electronically limited)
- Transmission: AMG Speedshift 9-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
- Fuel type: Petrol (RON 98)
2. BMW M5 (F90)
The F90 M5 is based on the G30 5 Series and uses an all-wheel drive ("xDrive") powertrain, being the first time that an M5 has not been rear-wheel drive. However the all-wheel drive system is biased towards the rear wheels. It can also be configured to send power to the rear wheels only, if the electronic stability control (ESC) is disabled. The transmission is an 8-speed ZF GA8HP75Z automatic.
The exterior of the M5 was designed by Seungmo Lim. The car was unveiled at the Gamescom in August 2017, to promote the launch of Need for Speed Payback. The M5 was also shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017. The M5 is produced alongside regular 5 Series models at the BMW Dingolfing Plant in Germany.
The F90 M5 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, and to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.1 seconds. In imperial measurements 60 mph (97 km/h) is reached in 2.8 seconds and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 6.6 seconds. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), and the delimited top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph) with the optional M Driver's Package. Despite the added weight of the all-wheel drive components, the weight of the F90 M5 is approximately 40 kg (88 lb) lower than the previous generation M5.
In December 2017, the F90 M5 set the Guinness World Records for "Longest continuous vehicle drift" and "Longest twin vehicle drift (water assisted)" on a wet skidpad, with distances of 374 km (232 mi) and 144 km (89 mi) respectively. The F90 M5 recorded a Nürburgring lap time of 7:38.92 in a test by Sport auto.
- M5 Competition
The BMW M5 Competition model was introduced in August 2018, with power increased to 460 kW (617 hp) at 6,000 rpm and torque remaining unchanged at 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) between 1,800–5,800 rpm. The official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time was reduced by 0.1 seconds compared with the regular M5 meaning 0-100km/h (62 mph) takes 3.1 seconds in accordance with BMW. Other changes include stiffer springs, increased front camber, a 7 mm (0.3 in) lower ride height, revised wheels and a redesigned exhaust system with a particulate filter added. In a test by sport auto the M5 Competition lapped the Nürburgring in 7:35.90. Although advertised at 460 kW (617 hp) (measured at the crank) the M5 Competition in Car and Driver's dyno test showed 460 kW (617 hp) at the wheels, suggesting a higher output than advertised.
- Engine and transmission
The engine is an evolution of the S63 from the previous generation. With a power output of 441 kW (600 PS; 591 hp) the new M5 has the same power as the limited edition "Competition Package" and "30 Jahre M5" models of the previous generation, while the torque has been raised to 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft), 70 N⋅m (52 lb⋅ft) more than in the previous M5.
The transmission is the eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission. The F90 is the first M5 to use a torque converter automatic transmission (compared with the previous generation's dual-clutch transmission), which BMW states was chosen for its durability and because shift times are not significantly slower than a dual-clutch transmission.
- Specifications (M5 Competition)
- Engine configuration: V8 twin-turbo
- Engine code: S63B44T4
- Engine capacity: 4398 cc
- Engine type: Petrol
- Model years: 2018-present
- Max power: 617 hp @ 5500-6000 rpm
- Max torque: 750 Nm @ 1800-5960 rpm
Performance
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.2 seconds
- Top speed: 305 km/h (electronically limited)
- Transmission: M Speedtronic 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive for U.S. market only)
- Fuel type: Petrol (RON 98)
So, which one is yours? If you pick both cars into your dream garage, that's even great!
