These two are the masters at making car reviews boring

Guys you are reviewing super saloons, have some passion. This isnt accounting software.

i don't know why benz and bmw fanboys keep on fighting like kids, both are great cars and i wouldn't mind putting my money on either one of them ( if i had any ), it is a great time to be a car guy, cheers

Man this seats in m5 may be the best seats in car industry

That awkward moment when E-class is more harsh than a BMW 5-series

That reversal of roles is exactly what I've been thinking about for the last few years when it comes to AMG vs M. Exactly because AMG has nailed it they're a step ahead for me. They've really come a very long way.

Stop with the enthusiasm guys!

I would rather have the AMG over the M5 the sound and the aggressiveness of the car I like the M5 too but nah I would choose the Mercedes Benz

I love the urgency of the first 60% of the M5's exhaust note, it doesn't wail of course it doesn't it's forced induction, but it has a sonorous edge to it that envelopes you and becomes all that is happening, it seems more special, I prefer the stitching in the M5 and the choice of materials. I LOVE how they evolved the center column gear shift, rotary dial great use of gloss black.. just a home run and the best M5 since the E39 which was a fine example of mastery of the current formula at that time, every M5 after that was a step towards this level of refinement and build excellence.

Holy Jesus, that was boring

"If I had another car in the garage I would take the M5, If it was my only car, I would have the extra edge with the AMG" 30 seconds later "the M5 is the more complete car" what?😂

Oh God that AMG sounds so good.

I've never seen such a close call myself either. I did drive the new M5 not so long ago, was blown away, have only seen the Merc from a distance (and heard it, too - quite a huge factor of that car). For me, the BMW M cars of late are just a bit of a disappointment. It is an amazing car on its' own, the new M5, but I just don't like the way M cars are nowadays compared to what an M car was like back in the day. I remember driving the M3 E36, my first "M experience" ever. It was sharp, screaming, analogue, light, low and just pure fun. Then I drove the E46 M3, it was the same with more modern feautures and that extra bit of refinement. And then there is the end of the 2000s, which means the end of an era for BMW M cars for me. The S85 V10 in the M6 and M5, that loud V8 in the E92 M3 - they had huge, screaming engines packed into cars that were actually quite harsh and nasty compared to what we have today. Now with the M4, the previous and current gen M5, we have luxury cruisers with powerful, but not very nice-sounding engines. Seriously, I am not lying when I say my own E36 328i Cabriolet sounds better with that M52 engine than the new M5. It is louder, and has more character - and that's not even an M car, it's just my weekend convertible. About AMG, I have other feelings. The only AMG I ever drove was a E55 from the early 2000s which is not very relevant today, but what I see is that even though they also create refined luxury vehicles, they have a kind of craziness that M cars never had. AMG cars were always a little bit out there, a little bit insane. You see the new E63S in a more conservative color, then hear it start up, I bet you would be surprised if you didnt know what it is in the first place. They manage to sound great even with turbos, new Mercs in general have absolutely astonishing interiors. I think the Mercedes is just a bit ahead of the BMW as a sports saloon, and I can say the same about AMG and BMW M altogether (maybe except the M2). Never thought I'd say this as an all-time BMW lover, but I'd probably take the Merc out of these two. Fortunately I don't really have to choose one to buy, I'll stick to my 22yr old Bimmer. :)

Closest these two beasts have ever been. I love both but I shall take the M5.

I'm an M car guy through and through had loads of M3's over the years but i just cant stop looking at the E63s and it is the one i would buy!

Best two car reviewers/journalists. Both very well spoken and easy to understand. The sort of people you could have a proper chat with about cars down the pub. Top review 👌

This is just BMW doing its thing, the M5 being the M5. It's the original super saloon after all... Looking forward to the Competition Pack, should be revealed this month actually

For me, boils down, in the end, to one thing. The AMG sounds great at idle, low revs, under full bore acceleration and chasing the top end. The Beemer doesn't. So I'd have the Merc in a heartbeat.

That M5 is my newest dream car. Absolutely perfect in every way.

The e63s by most motor journalists reviews is the best all round car even chris harris was super impresssed

That was one intense test drive video. I almost fell asleep. Jeeeeez. So the best supersaloon car is the most comfortable?!?!? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

The excitement oozing from this guys is infectious

Looking at the M5's M1 setting and M2 setting, do they correlate to the seat settings. so If M1 is my comfort mode will it recline the seat like I would have it if I'm just cruising?

Good review and editing.

People will be either happy or very triggered by the end of this, also the M5 is so nice

Did you guys even turn on the exhaust button for the sound for the M5

I really like how you guys reference price in 'monthly instalments', e.g. a 2k option is only really an extra 20 quid a month. As 90% of cars are now financed or leased, this is by far the best way to actually talk about price, because as you say, no one is actually going to put down 100k cash for one of these

I have an F11 LCI 535xd - and the last sentence sums the 5 series up. I feel like I never had a more complete car. Sure not on M or AMG levels, but it just does everything so well balanced. Great video btw.

i feel like the bmw looks better on the outside but the merc has the better interior

I went for a 2019 E63 (non S). An absolute beast and importantly much more comfortable and compliant for U.K. roads. It has 571hp and enough torque to satisfy speed and maintain exec comfort.

excellent review guys and fair. great choice. i love both cars.

M5 was always the benchmark in this class

M5 is the granny hauler and the AMG is the bad ass.

Full review and you have done acceleration start/rolling tests... etc?

The white interior on the M5 and how the seats look are amazing

This was a bad review it almost felt lazy, Bmw and Mercedes design this car with power and carefully tune the suspension and this 2 lazy man weren’t even curious to find out. What a wasted of time saying the m5 it’s better by being comfortable,and don’t think I’m an angry Mercedes fanboy, I owned 3 m5’s and currently have an competition package m5. You get this 2 cars together and you find a track and a driver and you gather all results. You do a drag race as well. You test braking, and after you come up with a winner.at least you could have done a drag race since it was 2 of you.

Fantastic review/comparison guys, you hit the nail on the head.

Solid review. I do think ///M cars have list there driving appeal and ‘way’ a little and AMG have almost caught BMW up - like you said it’s like they’ve swapped value propositions. I also think that in that demographic and sector it is about personal choice and which badge you prefer more, I’d like to think that the ///M would be more confidence inspiring and tangible on a track but the AMG and it’s noise is always gonna make you smile.

First impression is from a guy in glasses “the ride is pretty firm isn’t not harsh” you can tell he is a BMW guy

I’d have the AMG

The M5 looks better outside and inside....but the sunroof in the AMG makes the cabin look very airy....I don't know which I like more

Just a comment to share my excitements.... Was long waiting for this... Yet to watch.. 🙂

I watch u guys before I go to sleep 😴

/// M all day, any day.

How can you test drive these two and not have a drag race??? like WHY?

Great review guys, i also would picked the m5 for the winner as they are more for the sportines m5 just killed it with these f90 series.

Superb Video.

First off I own a bmw 2015 M3 I’m looking for a new car trade in and have had my eyes on the new Mercedes C63 S Amg and the Porsche 718 Cayman Gts or the new BMW M4 but dam my goodness this New M5 looks sounds amazing bmw finally went for it all with this one a bit pricer then other rivals but might just be worth it

Was this supposed to be a proper comparison?? I can’t believe I’m subscribed to this channel.

AMG and BMW independently came up with the same formula Audi were using on the C7 RS6?

Excellent review gents, not biased but decisive.

I think the Merc is better because of the sound and interior plus BMW could have and should have done a lot more with the exterior

The Benz is the bench mark!??? Kmt who invited the bench mark for super saloon?? B.M.W🚘

Very well done. I don't know why I'd watch anything else

Great Review, yes the amg is a pinch faster, the interior is rounded, and a bit more conservative but The M5 is very avant-garde. Soon to be upgrading from my ‘07 E90 to the F90, beyond excited to drive it for myself at my own leisure🙌🏾👌🏾

BMW is back baby!!!! Damn!! Cant wait to get one!

The drag races between these two cars, never has a set winner. On some channels the m5 wins the drag race and on other, the e63 wins. Overall as a driving experience, the M5 has that edge.

And then you have the fast lane car saying 800hp is when it will be “enough”. 😂

Great video guys in March 2018 I was in the market for a new car I drove both of these car, I just preferred the BMW M5 over the Mercedes AMG63 S. The BMW M5 it feels more refined in all modes when driving the Interior in the AMG I did not like the huge round air vents just tacky the analog clock has no purpose ( High School grads can not tell the time on it ). It felt dated. The Interior of the BMW M5 has purpose with well placed amenities. Sorry guys I do not worry about monthly payments as I paid cash. As a final note both cars are absolutely equal and both cars are amazing, extremely fast it’s just a matter of personal choice, you will be very happy with either car.

I thought the M5 was the benchmark of this segment

I'd have a E63S estate as that makes even more sense, but if saloons, M5

Your tone of voice and your sincerity make you very credible to me. And I agree with your choice.

10-15 years ago everyone criticized AMG‘s for not being as sporty, direct and hard as the M competitor. Now, when AMG reached the salon sportscar expectation, they praise the smoother ride in the M... There‘s something crazy going on with the people...

The m5😍😍😍

So close! both amazing cars, ive always been BMW guy but I would take the Merc here, the look and sound does it for me

Yep, totally agree, I drove the M5 a few weeks ago for a few hours and boy oh boy, BMW have nailed it with this one, def my pick too.

A drag race would have been a great idea!! Still can't tell how they do side by side.

Fell asleep at this

M5

I actually enjoied this a bit more down to earth, relateable comparison rather than your normal videos... And I can see the reason for the verdict although I might still go for the E63 just because I like the interior more than the M5's... Nice one lads

whats the music name?

smh steering wheels on the wrong side

Both cars are superb.

Hey guys, just one tip about the video I've noticed in few other videos of yours, i think the camera you guys used for the chased car either has the lens or the sensor itself with dust or damaged. Just pointing it out, its really noticeable now.

Which one would be more reliable ?

AMG has really changed their focus now. The M5 is actually more comfortable than the E63, who would have thought?

I agree... M5 takes it and has way cooler seats!! But that E63 definitely has more personality. Awesome video guys. Head to head reviews for grown ups...

When is the next gen RS6 due?

Good pick gentlemen .

BMW all day!!

When im 78.. ill think mercedes. Till then BMW

What about performance times? Track times?

Hey Autocar uk guys, i think you have made an error in the ratings of latest test between BMW, Merc and Cadillac. The articles gives impression that BMW M5 is winner while you have written Merc to be winner after final sum up. Can you pl. look into it?

the m5 has better looks and much more beautiful seats

love m5

Nice Video. I spent all my time watching this video and hoping and praying and hoping and praying and hoping and praying they would pick the M5! And they did. cool

Love it but would love to see the CT’s-v or ct6 sport in the mix too

Two reviewers you can actually watch without constantly being read out the spec sheets and cliches, great video guys!

M5 all day

I agree! 😎👍

why not have adjustable suspension when we have the technology to have it? and adjustable exhaust? and transmission? why not have it?

Honestly, even AMG drivers appreciate that M cars are genuinely better sports cars. From an engineering perspective though, both organisations are doing A LOT RIGHT at the minute.

You guys from Autocar did better videos already. The M5 vs the E65 is a video everyone waits for and you screwed it up. The video was too much of a cruise experience of two BORED grown men. The total lack of enthusiasm from the reviewers and leaving the SUPER (saloon) portion of the cars apart from the video killed it. This is a video comparing regular 5 series and E classes...

I was just in this exact spot but for a CPO eval between the everyday versions; 540i xDrive v E300. And for all the similar reasons mentioned here, ride quality, acceleration, cabin layout and fun to drive aspect, the BMW got my vote.

love both but would go with the AMG for the sound that never gets boring

///M is king every time. And this is the standard M5 Vs the faster version of the e63, the e63 S. A M5 competition pack (when it's out) vs e63 S will be a fair comparison, and it will probably be significantly quicker, not just slightly as per the current comparisons being made.

Carwow> autocar

I got the Merc wagon-fantastic!

Why is the steering on the wrong side?

The M5 is the benchmark in this class and always has been. Every iteration of the M5 has been better than anything that the rival manufacturers come up with. The e63 is a monstrous car but it lacks the refinement of the BMW. It's more of a blunt instrument compared to the M5 being a scalpel