Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC

Sedan · Phev · AWD

vs

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC blends high performance with standout plug-in efficiency and a useful 100 km electric range. It suits luxury-focused drivers who want quiet daily EV use with all-weather confidence for long trips.

5 seatsSedanPhev5-star safety2.5 L/100kmAWDPlug-in hybrid

BMW M5

Car B

BMW M5

Blisteringly quick yet comfortable, the BMW M5 mixes supercar pace with saloon practicality for premium comfort and road trips. High price and thirst make it less compelling for city or budget-focused use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety600 hp

Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 62

City 34 / 18

Budget / value 25 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 47 / 44

Cargo 30 / 29

Practical 39 / 36

Premium 79 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC

Up to 100 km electric-only range covers most commutes and enables quiet city driving
Efficient for its class, with a rated 2.5 combined consumption when charged regularly
Strong performance (510 hp, 750 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.1 s) for confident passing
AWD stability plus a 550 L trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
High purchase price limits appeal to budget-focused buyers
Efficiency benefits shrink if you can’t charge frequently
100 km EV range is shorter than a full EV for all-electric long trips
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use, despite a usable 550 L trunk

BMW M5

Supercar-quick 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s with 600 hp and 750 Nm.
Saloon practicality: 5 seats and a 530 L boot support road trips and family duties.
Luxury-focused character aligns with premium comfort needs.
High-speed cruising confidence with a 250 km/h top speed.
High combined fuel consumption of 12.5 limits efficiency.
Price of 104000 puts it at the expensive end of the segment.
Gasoline-only powertrain offers no electrified option for lower running costs.
Less suited to stop‑start city use than to open-road driving.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC uses 2.5 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW M5 if…

More power

BMW M5 puts out 600 hp vs 510 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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