BMW M5 E60 or BMW M5 F10?

2004–2010 vs 2011–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: M5 E60 4,855 mm, M5 F10 4,910 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: M5 E60 500 l, M5 F10 520 l.
Lowest consumption: M5 E60 14.6 l/100 km, M5 F10 9.9 l/100 km.
Power: M5 E60 373 kW, M5 F10 412–423 kW.
Standard equipment: M5 E60 34 items (Standard), M5 F10 40 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M5 E602004–2010 · 3 engines · Standard, Individual, M Drivers PackageSpecifications →Listings →

BMW M5 F102011–2016 · 3 engines · Standard, Competition Paket, 30 Jahre M5, Pure Metal Silver EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M5 E602004–2010no listings	BMW M5 F102011–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,855 mm	Length4,910 mm
Width	Width1,846 mm	Width1,891 mm
Height	Height1,469 mm–1,512 mm	Height1,451 mm–1,456 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,889 mm	Wheelbase2,964 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,830 kg–1,975 kg	Curb weight1,870 kg–1,945 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2011–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power373 kW (507 hp)	Power412–423 kW (560–575 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)5.0	Displacement (l)4.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.6 l/100 km · 5.0 V10 Touring	Lowest consumption9.9 l/100 km · 4.4 V8
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 5.0 V10	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Competition
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Standard	Items in the base trim40 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Individual	Items in the top trim40 · Standard
Equipment · Comfort11 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Head-up Display	Head-up Display✓	Head-up Display✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 7
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights✓	Adaptive Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 E60 or BMW M5 F10?

Length: BMW M5 F10 4,910 mm, BMW M5 E60 4,855 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,964 vs 2,889 mm. Boot: 520 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E60 or BMW M5 F10?

The most frugal BMW M5 E60 uses 14.6 l/100 km (5.0 V10 Touring); the most frugal BMW M5 F10 9.9 l/100 km (4.4 V8).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E60 or BMW M5 F10?

The strongest BMW M5 E60 makes 373 kW (507 hp) (5.0 V10); the strongest BMW M5 F10 423 kW (575 hp) (Competition).

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