BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW M8. The BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.79 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. The BMW M5 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl.

M5 vs S-Class vs M8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M5	S-Class	M8
Price	Rs. 1.99 Crore	Rs. 1.79 Crore	Rs. 2.44 Crore
Engine Capacity	4395 cc	2925 cc	4395 cc
Power	717 bhp	282 bhp	617 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW M5

Competition

Rs. 1.99 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.79 Crore

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BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.44 Crore

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BMW M5

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

BMW M8

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.5	6.4	3.2
Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Twin-Turbocharged V8	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			8.77View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	69		596
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Battery	Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Four-Link with Air Springs	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3		6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	285 / 40 R20	R19	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R21	R19	285 / 35 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier	Optional
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated	Illuminated
Soft-close Door	Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All	Front
One Touch Up	All	All	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.8	10.25
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silverstone \| Black , Aragon Brown \| Black , Black \| Black	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	Silverstone / Black, Black
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

M Isle of Man Green metallic	Nautic Blue	Isle of Man Green metallic
Black Sapphire metallic	Onyx Black	Tanzanite Blue metallic
M Carbon Black metallic	High Tech Silver	Black Sapphire metallic
M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Diamond White Bright	Marina Bay Blue metallic
Fire Red metallic		Dravit Grey metallic
M Brooklyn Grey metallic		Daytona Beach Blue
Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic		Aventurine Red metallic
		Skyscraper Grey metallic
		Brooklyn Grey metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

18 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.7Comfort	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

It's a good car

It's a good car for sports and personal use. Great driving experience and the performance is damn good. This one is the best car in this price segment. This is the world's best sports car.

BMW M8 Amazing

It's feel Amazing To buy & Drive BMW M8, looks Was Just Tremendous. Servicing & Maintenance Feels like Costly but For this Supercar it's Worth it. This Car Gives You Satisfaction to Drive.

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Mercedes-Benz S350d First Drive Review

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M5 vs S-Class vs M8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW M8?

BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.79 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M5 compared to S-Class and M8?

For the Competition variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M5 produces 717 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque. For the Coupe variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M8 produces 617 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare M5, S-Class and M8, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare M5, S-Class and M8 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M8

Length (mm)	4983	5289	4867
Width (mm)	1903	1954	1907
Height (mm)	1469	1503	1362
Wheelbase (mm)	2982	3216	2827
Ground Clearance (mm)	128		130
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970

Doors (Doors)	4	4	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	530		420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		65	68

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited