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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

AMG R 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    654 km
    407 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
510hp380kW
407hp304kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,330kg5,137lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
491km305mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,930mm194in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,634mm64in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,980mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,652mm65in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
433L
560L
Max trunk volume
2,407L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
6
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has 103 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 103 hp (77 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V85.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 5.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
491 km
305 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
510 hp
380 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
491 km
305 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
433 L
15.3 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
Consumption16.3 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.53 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi45.91 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,445 L646 US gal538 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,279 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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