See how a 2018 BMW M5 sizes up to its competition in Brakes And Stopping Near Duluth, GA.

July 19th, 2018 by

Compared To Maserati Quattroporte 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Quattroporte:

M5 Quattroporte S Quattroporte GTS
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 14.2 inches 15 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 13.8 inches 13.8 inches

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Quattroporte doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

Compared To Aston Martin Rapide 2018

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Rapide doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

Compared To Mercedes AMG E 63 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG E 63:

M5 AMG E 63
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 15.4 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 14.2 inches

Compared To Mercedes AMG C 63 Sedan 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG C 63 Sedan:

M5 AMG C 63
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 14.2 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 14.2 inches

The M5 stops much shorter than the AMG C 63 Sedan:

M5 AMG C 63
80 to 0 MPH 190 feet 206 feet Road and Track
60 to 0 MPH 110 feet 118 feet Road and Track

Compared To Lexus GS F 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GS F:

M5 GS F
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 14.9 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 13.5 inches

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GS F doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

Compared To Dodge Charger SRT 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Charger SRT:

M5 Charger SRT
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 15.4 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 13.8 inches

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The M5 stops shorter than the Charger SRT:

M5 Charger SRT
80 to 0 MPH 190 feet 194 feet Road and Track
60 to 0 MPH 110 feet 114 feet Road and Track

Compared To Audi S6 2018

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The S6 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

Compared To Jaguar XE 2018

For better stopping power the M5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the XE:

M5 XE XE opt.
Front Rotors 15.6 inches 12.4 inches 13.8 inches
Rear Rotors 15 inches 11.8 inches 12.8 inches

The M5’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the XE are solid, not vented.

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The XE doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The M5 stops shorter than the XE:

M5 XE
80 to 0 MPH 190 feet 199 feet Road and Track
60 to 0 MPH 110 feet 112 feet Road and Track
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