Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1977 – 1985) vs BMW M5 (1979 – 1981): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 185 hp. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 200 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors dates from 1977 – 1985, the BMW M5 from 1979 – 1981.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1977 – 1985
|
BMW
M5
1979 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1979 – 1981 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 185 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 185 – 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,460 kg | 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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