0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M5 faster than a Mercedes-AMG E 63 S?
No. The 2021 E 63 S is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.4 s for the 2025 M5 (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M5 0-60
3.4 s
BMW-claimed
E 63 S 0-60
3.3 s
Mercedes-AMG-claimed
M5 power
717 hp
AWD
E 63 S power
603 hp
AWD
M5 vs E 63 S: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2025 BMW M5 | 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2025–present | 2021–2023 |
| Figures quoted for | 2025 model year | 2021 model year |
| Powertrain | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | 4.0L twin-turbo V8, 9-speed AMG Speedshift MCT |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Horsepower | 717 hp[1] | 603 hp[2] |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft[1] | 627 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 5,390 lb[1] | 4,497 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.4 s[1]BMW-claimed | 3.3 s[2]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · marked '(est.)' by Mercedes |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | 186 mph[2]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · electronically limited |
| Launch MSRP | $119,500[1]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination | $107,500[2]2021 base MSRP · excl. $1,050 destination & delivery |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The E 63 S is quicker to 60 mph by 0.1 s: 3.3 s vs 3.4 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
The E 63 S has the higher top speed: 186 mph vs 155 mph.
Why
The E 63 S carries less weight per horsepower (7.5 vs 7.5 lb per hp).
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG E-Class versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M5: launched at $119,500 (2025 base MSRP).
- Mercedes-AMG E 63 S: launched at $107,500 (2021 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2023).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the BMW M5 faster than a Mercedes-AMG E 63 S?
No — the 2021 E 63 S is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.4 s for the 2025 M5 (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M5?
3.4 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 717 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S?
3.3 seconds (Mercedes-AMG-claimed, marked '(est.)' by Mercedes) for the 2021 model year, from 603 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the M5 or the E 63 S?
The E 63 S has the higher top speed: 186 mph vs 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the M5 or the E 63 S?
At launch, the 2025 M5 started at $119,500 and the 2021 E 63 S at $107,500 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW M5 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Sedan Specifications — Mercedes-Benz USA media, 2021-04-13. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new BMW M5 CS — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M5 Sedan — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.