2008 BMW M5 Track Video

SEE IF THE M5 BEATS THE CADILLAC CTS-V:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=136636

Once you get your hands on a supercharged 556-horsepower 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, you know that you need a 500-hp 2008 BMW M5 with which to measure it. It's a matter of practical science.

Of course, there's a sizable price difference between the $59,995 CTS-V and the $86,675 M5, and we don't want to get our comparison results skewed by mere money. Maybe we should add the 507-hp 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG to our science project. Trouble is, this Merc's $86,875 price tag still doesn't put the CTS-V under any pressure.

We had a better idea. We opted for the more nimble 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. This compact sedan cranks out only 451 hp, but it weighs almost 400 pounds less than the E63, and its base price of $58,075 rings up about $2,000 cheaper than the CTS-V.

Is the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V a true benchmark in the super sedan category? Measured against the pure performance of the 2008 BMW M5 and the value of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, we knew the truth would come out.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2008
• BMW
• M5
• car
• auto
• motor
• Edmunds
• Inside
• Line

[0m1nous]

thumbs up if you think they had it in 400hp mode for the tests! these numbers are incorrect for this car!! PUSH THE M BUTTON AND DO IT AGAIN! :)

[dickoos]

the m5 is the best saloon car in the world end of.

[KyuuMayCry]

this was my dream car when it first came out.

[NoSurrender97]

Not sure of the other results but they are definitely off by at least 0.3 of a second on the 0-60 and quarter mile runs, thats for sure.

Then again the M5 does need a little technique and getting use to for people driving it a first time. I place the blame on human error strictly.

[ariell92]

what a noise...RIP V10 =(

[mainlymusicman]

@0m1nous i doubt it would have gotten 4.8 0-60 in p400 mode ??

i think i struggle to get under 5 sec in p500S

[e40cally]

Jus remember to get a certified pre-owned one so when the electronic diff goes(and it will) you'll be covered :)

[jpzhouutube]

see racing my 2009 M5 E60:

/watch?v=MkpyY37pMXA

[Karanjy]

@dickoos The hell it is man no urgument bout that and thank you for aknowledging that man. it a V10 masterpiece

[RB4Lcallarida777]

@Astonmartinv12 your comment sould be in the highest rated comments

[rforracing]

They didnt test 0-60 with 1 foot roll out. 4.5 sec is the ACTUAL 0-60 mph time for the M5.

The car was in M mode.

[rforracing]

@SupraTompan Its called launch control.