STS-V vs. M5

[aNOBLEman]

Which one would you want and why.

Stats:

M5

Configuration: Front engine rear drive
Engine: 5L V-10
Transmission: 7-speed SMG
Horsepower: 507
Torque: (lb.-ft.): 384
0-60: about 4.5 sec.
1/4 mile: about 13 sec.
Curb weight: over 4000 lb.
Brakes: 14.7-in. front, 14.6-in. rear
Redline: 8200 rpm
Aspiration: normal aspiration
List price: about $90,000

STS-V

Configuration: Front engine rear drive
Engine: 4.4L V-8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Horsepower: 440
Torque (lb.-ft.): 430
0-60: about 4.9
1/4 mile: about 13 @ 110 mph
Curb weight: 4295
Brakes: 14-in. front, 14.3-in. rear
Redline: N/A
Aspiration: supercharger
List price: about $75,000

I can't decide which one I would take. They are both nice cars.

Also if someone can post some pics it would be very helpful.

[Quiggs]

STS-V + Corvette trans swap.

Edit for pics...

[Sweeney921]

this is the easiest choice ever, i'de take the M5 without hesitation

[BMW325]

yeah, the caddy may have a cleaner-looking design, but id choose the M5 for that V10 alone

[Manik]

the bmw m5, the engine in that car is spectacular. I read the article in car and driver and what bmw put into tht car is amazing, so much computing power! wow german technology blows the caddy away!!!

[Quiggs]

the bmw m5, the engine in that car is spectacular. I read the article in car and driver and what bmw put into tht car is amazing, so much computing power! wow german technology blows the caddy away!!!

That's actually one of the reasons I wouldn't want the M5. Too many electronics take away from the fun of driving, and I've read iDrive is difficult to use. Give me something easy to use and fun to drive.

[fpv_gtho]

M5 for something fun, STS-V for something everyday

[ScionDriver]

The picture there isn't the V. The STS-V has a wire mesh grill. But this is a hard choice....I am going with the Bimmer because I prefer European cars but its close.

[SilverG35SportC]

Hands down any day of the week for the M5. So stunning with the V10 and 7speed.

[taz_rocks_miami]

There is no way in hell I would choose a Caddy over a BMW. The only thing I wish the M5 had is a proper 6 speed manual

[pAinTrAin]

I would go with STS-V just because its GM made and well I hate BMW...I saw a M5 the other day stuck into a telephone pole......I thought they handled good on ice?

[mopar68]

I'm going to go with the Caddy on this one. I've tried so hard to understand the styling of the M5, but I just dont get it. The caddy is a handsome car with rather simple styling. Call me crazy, but I prefer the tried and true northstar V8 to some exotic V10 with a crazy gearbox. Not needed.

[6'bore]

this is the easiest choice ever, i'de take the M5 without hesitation

Agreed. Its looks better and performes better

[Niko_Fx]

I saw a M5 the other day stuck into a telephone pole......I thought they handled good on ice?

Accidents happen due to several factors and not only the car's handling. It could have been some idiot in a hurry or simply a bad driver.

[jcp123]

Cad.

Why? Short answer, because its a Cad.

Long answer: I don't like BMW's at all, and I love Cadillacs, even ones that aren't my kind of luxo-barge Cadillacs of yore. The BMW has too much lets-see-how-many-gratuitous-computers-we-can-fit whiz-bang technology that won't work for very long (though the Cad is guilty of heavily indulging in technology, it's to a lesser degree), the Cadillac looks better, and I prefer the sound of a V8 to a V10 by a long shot. And did I mention that it's because it's a Cadillac?