Sports Cars Challenge

by Sze | Filed under Transportation, Video.

German car show Abenteuer Auto recently compared the BMW M5, Alpina B5, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, and Brabus E V12. Watch the video after the jump to see which one stands out.

The E60 M5 was introduced in 2006. It has a naturally aspirated 5.0 L BMW V10 S85 engine redlining at 8250 RPM and developing a peak output of 507 PS (373 kW, 500 SAE hp) with 383ft-lbs of torque. Other key features include a stiffened aluminum chassis and a 7-speed SMG III manual transmission.

The B5’s powerplant distinguishes itself by instantaneous reactions to throttle inputs, care-free revving up to maximum revs, and a nearly inexhaustible supply of acceleration across the rev range. At full song, the B5 needs but 4.7 seconds to reach 100km/h (Touring: 4.9 seconds), placing it in the fine company of the world’s most renowned sports cars