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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E V8vsBMW M5 (E34) 3.5

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

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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989

500 E V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1990-1992
VS

BMW M5 (E34)

3.5

315 hp3535 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1991

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
320hp239kW
315hp235kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
3,535cc216cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,495mm59in
Trunk volume
520L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8BMW M5 (E34) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
BMWM5 (E34)3.56,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
320 hp
239 kW
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 has 5 hp more than BMW M5 (E34) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
1,670 kg
3,682 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V86.1 s
BMWM5 (E34)3.56.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 and BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
320 hp
239 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
-
957 km
595 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (E34) 3.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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