2004 • BMW
M5
BMW M5 4.9 (400 Hp) 2004Overall Score87.5/100
2004 BMW M5 vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2011 • Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2011Overall Score81.75/100
WINNER
BMW M5
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 5.75 points.
87.5–81.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
BMW M5SpecificationMercedes-Benz CLS
BMWMakeMercedes-Benz
M5ModelCLS
2004Model year2011
SedanBody typeCoupe
5Seats4/5
4Doors4
Performance
BMW M5SpecificationMercedes-Benz CLS
5,3 s0–100 km/h7,5 s
250 km/hTop speed242 km/h
4941 ccEngine displacement2143 cc
400 HPPower204 HP
500 NmTorque500 Nm
8Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
BMW M5SpecificationMercedes-Benz CLS
PetrolFuel typeDiesel
70 ltFuel tank59 lt
21,1 ltUrban consumption6,5 lt
9,8 ltExtra-urban consumption4,5 lt
13,9 ltAverage consumption5,3 lt
Transmission & Chassis
BMW M5SpecificationMercedes-Benz CLS
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
6Gears7G-TRONIC PLUS
245/40 R18; 275/35 R18Tyre size245/45 R17
YesABSYes
Dimensions
BMW M5SpecificationMercedes-Benz CLS
4784 mmLength4940 mm
1800 mmWidth1881 mm
1437 mmHeight1416 mm
1795 KgWeight1785 Kg
2830 mmWheelbase2874 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2004 BMW M5 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, BMW M5 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 5.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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