Since the BMW M5 made its debut, its taken on its main rival from Mercedes-AMG, the E63 S, countless times. That comparison makes sense, though. Both the M5 and E63 are massive super sedans that start off as regular luxury sedans and they’re both flipping excellent. But what happens when the M5 has to take on a car that’s supposed to be a bit more honed, a more proper performance machine? That’s what happens in this new video from Throttle House.
While the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is based on the same chassis as the E-Class Mercedes, it’s actually not just an E-Class with more power. The GT 4-Door is said to be designed entirely by AMG, much like the old SLS AMG was. Though, it does look like a CLS-Class that’s been stung by bees and it is based on an E-Class. So maybe Mercedes-AMG is exaggerating its bespoke-ness a bit. Still, it’s an incredibly impressive performance car and one the BMW M5 Competition will have a hard time with.
Under the hood of the BMW M5 Competition lies a 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 617 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. That monster engine is paired with an eight-speed auto and powers all four wheels. The AMG uses a similar recipe, only with a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that makes a whopping 630 hp and 664 lb-ft. So its quite a bit more powerful than the Bimmer. Though, that power doesn’t translate into any extra speed, as both cars have a claimed 3.1 second 0-60 mph time.
Which one is better to drive, though? Well, the guys from Throttle House reckon that it might be the BMW M5 Comp. The AMG GT 4-Door seems like a much more exciting car, with its wild looks, flashy interior and an engine soundtrack that sounds more like artillery fire than internal combustion. However, its ride is worse and it doesn’t quite seem to know what it wants to be, with it being a bit too harsh for a performance luxury car and a bit too heavy to be a proper sports car.
While the BMW M5 Competition has the better ride, is just as capable and seems a bit more focused. It’s also $60,000 cheaper. Which helps.
Of course the ///Mighty 5 is better. BMW pioneered this class after all.
So much so world’s biggest truck maker (busses, Sprinter vans, garbage trucks) had to buy independent tuner to compete. AMG were Mercedes employees who struck out on their own because Mercedes had no skunkworks. No M.
Boring interior, FAKE ENGINE SOUND. SAME OLE DESIGN FROM 10 YEARS AGO. U BUY THESE CARS FOR FUN. NOT NO PANSY COMFY RIDE. GO BUY A CADILLAC FOR THAT. ENGINE NOISE THROUGH UR SPEAKERS REALLY. MIGHT AS WELL WEAR HEADPHONES
What’s gonna happen to you when most cars are electric in a decade or more? Are you going to have daily meltdowns in ALL CAPS?
Not 4 a twin turbo V8! Since u can’t b blocked? Troll off!
AMG also pumps in fake engine sound through the speakers for the GT63S. Cope harder amg fangirl
PigMG also pumps FES for E63S also hehe
Nothing come close to that AMG GT63s. The numbers speaks for themselves, oh that interior does too.
The numbers indeed speak for themselves. BMW M5 is quicker accelerating, quicker around a circuit, costs $60k less, has more interior volume. All very important numbers, add the fact that M5 is more comfortable over bumpy roads, there is a reason nobody buys this GT63S while M5 is the ever lasting bestseller of this class.
This is crack talking. Which numbers are you referring to ? The GT63S is faster in every way possible, straight line or circuit. https://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/7kal5n1trrbj
The AMG GT63s also have more room and set itself apart from any other cars on the road. I don’t play that fanboy bs I give credit where it’s due. The M5 does not sell as well as the EE63 or anything in its class, that is just a fact, so you are wrong
I think they ‘re both great cars. Just because you might prefer one, doesn’t make the other bad. However, the m5 is faster. The standard m5 was quicker than the e63s, the Competition is even quicker.
https://youtu.be/B80ZIfqgMWI
They start racing at about 29:10. The m5 beats it in both stand-still and rolling start drags. Sorry to all the merc fan boys, but bmw has owned to sports saloon market for too long for you guys to compete.
You became a fanboy for too long you started watching Russian streets videos lol.
Try this for size! This is the M5 competition vs the AMG GT63S
https://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/7kal5n1trrbj
On a same day with same conditions the M5 kills that amg pos. Just deal with it merc f@ckboi.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/01/25/bmw-m5-competition-beats-mercedes-amg-gt-63s-4-door-in-autobild-test/
Oh where have I heard that before? Isn’t it why we have numbers?lol you called AMG POS yet they pretty much hold records for every segment. Kids like is the reason why every single enthusiast look down on BMW and why it will always seen as a 2nd alternative to Mercedes. I used to get mad when people ask me if I didn’t want to save a little more to get the Benz, now I see why, because of idiots like you who cannot deal with facts.
https://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/7kal5n1trrbj
Also, you might want to check more than one source.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/amp20527585/2019-bmw-m5-competition-specs-photos-info/#aoh=15670985914290&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
A some Google search will show you that other tests have the m5 at 2.8 seconds 0-100. Which mashes more sense since it walks away from the merc in all the drag races on YouTube.
since when did selling numbers mean a certain car is better…with your dumbass logic a Polo is better than a supercar…and wait for the M8 gran coupe…will kill that “bespoke” amg lol even tho it looks pretty much like any other merc
I’m still waiting for BMW to catch up 🤣🤣🤣🤣
yeah the cheap materials says it all i guess
Pathetic AMG needed to bring a 60k+ more expensive car to compete with the M5 lol. The upcoming M8 Gran Coupe will put this ugly merc out of its misery.
The AMG GT63S is in a class of it’s own.
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I’d like mine with a spoiler, so i can spoil her!