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Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 vs BMW M5 Comparison

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SLC 43 vs M5 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsSLC 43M5
Price90.58 L2.21 Cr
PowerN/A4395 CC
ClassConvertibleSedan
MileageN/A9 KM/L
SLC 43
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹90.58 L
M5
BMW M5
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.21 Cr
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Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
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BMW M5
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OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.1
7.6
Value For Money5.005.50
Significance5.005.50
Styling7.007.00
Comfort7.758.75
Safety7.009.00
Environment7.006.25
Merit Or Usp7.008.00

Specifications

Engine Type3.0-Litre V6 Petrol Engine4.4-litre, Twin-turbo V8 Engine
Displacement (CC)2996 CC4395 CC
No. of Cylinders68
Power367 bhp @ 5500-6000 rpm726 @ 6,000 rpm @ 6000 rpm
Torque520 Nm @ 2000-4200 rpm750 Nm @ 1,800-5,600 rpm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Top SpeedN/A250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph4.73.3
No. of gears97
Drive TrainRWDAWD
Emissions StandardN/ABS6

Features

Air Conditioner2-Zone Automatic Climate Control4-Zone Climate Control
Front ACNADual Zone
Rear ACNAVents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC ZoneNA No
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control YesDual Zone
Paddle Shift Yes Yes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNA Yes
Cruise Control YesAdaptive
Power WindowsNA Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Remote Engine StartNA Yes
Hands-Free TailgateNA Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric TailgateNA Yes
Adjustable ORVMsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone ChargerNA Yes
Navigation function with 3D maps No Yes
Voice Control No Yes
BMW Head-Up Display with full-colour projection and M-specific content ? No Yes
CBU No Yes

Pros Cons of BMW M5

Pros

  • Mind-bending performance that defies physics.
  • It effectively functions as two cars.
  • It is comfortable enough for daily commutes.
  • M1/M2 steering wheel buttons for customised driving.
  • Unpretentious appearance compared to flamboyant supercars.

Cons

  • Heaviest M5 ever.
  • Mixed reactions for its aggressive styling.
  • Other alluring options are available at this price point.
  • Milder engine sound compared to the pure V8s of the past.

Verdict

The BMW M5 (G90) is a super saloon that has successfully addressed the modern need for sustainability without sacrificing the M division’s soul and spirit. While purists may not enjoy the increased weight and hybridisation, the trade-off is a vehicle that offers a genuinely usable electric range for week-to-week travel and power-packed V8 performance for the weekends.
It is the automotive equivalent of Clark Kent, mild-mannered and respectable on the surface, but capable of revealing a superpower when the situation demands it. If you are looking for a single vehicle that can serve as a luxury family hauler and a track-day weapon, the BMW M5 remains the pragmatic king of the super saloon segment. It is not just a car; it is a statement that the future of performance is both electric and exhilarating.


Bilal concludes,

“Does that make the M5 a bargain? Perhaps. It isn’t as flashy or flamboyant as a raging bull, but that is the point of a sleeper. Clark Kent doesn’t want the world to know how super he really is underneath.”

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