BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$6,700

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

M5 AWD vs S-Class S 580e 4MATIC AWD
Measure	M5	S-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$124,750	$131,450	M5
Horsepower	717 hp	502 hp	M5
Torque	553 lb-ft to 738 lb-ft	553 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	14 mpg	23 mpg	S-Class
EV range	29 mi	47 mi	S-Class
Cargo, max	16.5 cu ft	12.8 cu ft	M5
Cargo, seats up	16.5 cu ft	8.1 cu ft	M5
Rear legroom	37.0 in	44.0 in	S-Class
Front legroom	41.3 in	41.4 in	About the same
Length	195.3 in to 200.6 in	208.3 in to 209.5 in	N/A
Width	73.6 in to 77.6 in	76.9 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,370 lb to 5,390 lb	5,465 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.0 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	3.5 s tested	4.3 s tested	M5
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
M5 AWD $123,300	S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550	$3,750
S-Class S 580e 4MATIC AWD $130,400	M5 Touring AWD $125,300	$5,100

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYearsPlug-in electric share, %

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: M5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.