BMW M5 (1998 – 2004) vs Bristol Blenheim (1999 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 400 hp at most. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 6.4 s. The Bristol Blenheim uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 13.9 L/100 km. The BMW M5 is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,782 kg. At 4,869 mm, the Bristol Blenheim is 86 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1998 – 2004
|
Bristol
Blenheim
1999 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1999 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 350 – 400 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 530 – 556 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 6.4 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 249 – 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 13.0 – 17.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,869 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 kg | 1,782 – 1,813 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.