Car comparison

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10vsMaybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12

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

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BMW M5 (E60)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Maybach 57 (W240)

5.5 V12

550 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2002-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.7 L/100 km
    10.4 mpg US
    12.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12

  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
Power
507hp378kW
550hp410kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,660kg5,864lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
3,260kg7,187lb
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
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,999cc305cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
5,728mm226in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,572mm62in
Wheelbase
2,889mm114in
3,390mm133in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,675mm66in
Rear track
1,566mm62in
1,695mm67in
Trunk volume
500L
605L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
110L
CO2 emissions
357g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V125,250 rpm2,300-3,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW

Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12 has 43 hp more than BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
2,660 kg
5,864 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V104.7 s
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V125.2 s

Although Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12 has more power, BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12: 1.1 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW
5.2 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
5,728 mm
225.5 in
Height
1,572 mm
61.9 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach57 (W240)5.5 V12
Power
507 hp
378 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,660 kg
5,864 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
5,728 mm
225.5 in
Height
1,572 mm
61.9 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
357 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Is 880 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maybach 57 (W240) 5.5 V12

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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