What do You think about these two cars? 2001+ BWM M5+ Benz S

[XyKo]

Well, I'm trying to pursuade my brother to sell his slow 02 S500 for a BMW M5. He kept saying that he don't like BMW because it's not luxury enough. Well I told him how faster the M5 is compare to his S500 and he's still hesitant.

Well, what do you think? Well I like the M5 interior for because it looks sporty and I have to love that 400+hp engine it got.

Also any M5 videos is welcome.

[alondahan]

the M5 is 10 times better than any merc, so I would definitelly take the M5, but I would probably wait for the next one.

[Johns]

the M5 is 10 times better than any merc, so I would definitelly take the M5, but I would probably wait for the next one.
the new S55 will rip the M5 a new asshole!

[TT]

Sure, if he wants luxury, the S-Class is sure better, and the new AMG creations are mad!

But if you want driving pleasure, chassis balance and so on, the M5 is sure the way to go, no doubt about it...

[1zippo1]

Well it all depends what you're looking for. If you want luxery the Merc S class has been the trendsetter for decades and it just is a very good car.

The M5 is a totally different car, it's faster off course but for an everyday car most people would prefer an S class.

[ferrari550]

for straight away speed and luxury take the 03 s600, but is you want speed, handling, excitement........................ take the M5. the M5 is for sure my choice.

[scubywrxr]

Tell him to wait for the new M5 - 7 speed semi auto with active suspension - so he can have the best of both worlds...

[stracing]

7 speed?!
is it true 7 speed or just one of those CVT boxes?

[stradale]

I heard that too. A friend of mine did an intership at BMW in Munich where he was assigned to the automatic gearboxes. After that, he's a fan of automatic 'boxes now :shock: Then they must be good...

I also heard Mercedes is working on a 7 speed auto as well.

[deth]

is this seven speed auto related to the one in the bugatti veyron thats being developed by audi? i remember reading somewhere that audi/porsche supplies MBs 'boxes........correct me if i'm wrong..maybe i'm just crazy

[toprpm]

show him the vid with clarkson playing with the S600's toys, nuff said.

an S55 would spank an M5 anyday!

[bmwdakias]

i don't thing that comparing the e39 m5 with an s 600 or s55 is logical, they have a huge price difference and although the e39 m5 is a rather older car it can still give some lessons on body control and handling. i would definetly prefer an m5 from a boring s 500

[Fleischmann]

Luxury and Elegance- Mercedes
Thrill out of driving - only BMW :)

[ahmedgiyab]

Anyway its not in the same categtory...he should comare the M5 with the E55, or the S500 with the 745i...

M5 gives the ultimate driving pleasure, the S500 is luxury car with maximum comfort,(and also power, but not as much as the M5 has).

I would be satisfied with any of them!

[pedrohmb]

Mercedes is for old and boring people :roll:

I don´t think this. Even though BMWs give more driving pleasure and performance than Mercedes, MB cars (specially AMG) can give satisfatory excitement with more comfort

[astonmartinandy]

Its a tough call, but I guess its down to what he really wants from the car. The M5 is a great driver's car and always will be and you can still use it as a saloon, but then again its nearing the end of it's life and so it would be worth his while to wait for the newer model due later this year (i think).

I have to say that I prefer what you get from the big S-classes though, the big engine, the luxury etc etc. and so if he wants the driving fun from the m5, why not get the e39 m5?? Its still a great car and a lot cheaper so then he could keep the s-class and have a play saloon for weekends!

[twboy1999]

where did u guys hear the e60M5 is 7-speed
i dun think that is true


if u want pure luxury offcours u want to choose s500, but if u want high performance sedan with luxury then you should go with e39M5

[TT]

Since the beginning of the discussion I was wondering why the S Klass vs M5... the S Klass rival is the 7-Series as far as I can see ;)

[dylan99]

I'll wait and buy the new M5.

[gr]

Also any M5 videos is welcome.

2001 M5. No engine mods, except chip and sports exhaust.

http://194.52.202.64/bmwm5/qraftwerket.wmv (2.2MB)

[zevolv]

the new E55 is fast but the older ones have no chance and no manual where's the fun in that

[nchs09]

i agree with TT, luxury and all taht stuff..merc, but fun sportiness.. M5 allthe way

[mhn3773]

^ have u seen a brabos tuned anything lately? old people? that was a good laugh

id still go with the m5 though i love bimmers =)

[TT]

have u seen a brabos tuned anything lately


A Brabus is not a Merc... it's basically another car.. and it costs also little more :P

[zevolv]

Isn't Brabus legally a car manufacturer in Germany