Car comparison

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10vsMaybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 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 62 S (V240)

6.0 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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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 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12

  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
507hp378kW
612hp456kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,780kg6,129lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
3,380kg7,452lb
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
56.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
16.2s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
24.6L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,999cc305cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
6,160mm243in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
2,889mm114in
3,827mm151in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,675mm66in
Rear track
1,566mm62in
1,695mm67in
Ground clearance-
156mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
605L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
110L
CO2 emissions
357g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 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
16.2 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
2.4 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
181 km/h
113 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12 has 105 hp more than BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12: 105 hp (78 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
1,000 Nm
738 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
2,780 kg
6,129 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V125.2 s

Although Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 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 62 S (V240) 6.0 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12: 1.6 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
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
671 km
417 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
612 hp
456 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 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
6,160 mm
242.5 in
Height
1,573 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 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
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
507 hp
378 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 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
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 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
6,160 mm
242.5 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
671 km
417 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Is 1,000 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 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 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 480 Nm more
  • Has 198 km (123 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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