BMW M5 vs. Ford GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M5 and Ford GT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M5 and the Ford GT.
When comparing the BMW M5's and the Ford GT's specifications and ratings, the BMW M5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The Ford GT has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M5's and the Ford GT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M5 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the Ford GT loses 41.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford GT retains 12.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M5 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Ford GT's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the BMW M5 being ranked 15 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Ford GT being ranked 16 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M5 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Ford GT the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the BMW M5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M5’s base engine makes 600 horsepower, and the Ford GT base engine makes 660 horsepower. The M5 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 274 miles. This gives the BMW M5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford GT. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW M5, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford GT, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$103,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$68,982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$37,295 - $130,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$500,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$101,162
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$42,250 - $500,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$112,088
Price Range:
$81,458 - $159,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$62,214
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$35,530 - $113,808
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18,970
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$100,237
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,693 - $219,245
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
419
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.7 - 15.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 29.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.2 - 31
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ford GT Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
30 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base, CS
Ford GT Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
660 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
550 foot-lbs @ 5900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.216 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
182 / 274 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
35.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
0.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
43.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
117.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3054 lbs
Width:
88.1 inches
Height:
43.7 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Alvite Grey Metallic / Bluestone Metallic / Brands Hatch Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Donington Grey Metallic / Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic / Motegi Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Matte Black / Shadow Black
Blue
Liquid Blue
Gray
Liquid Carbon / Liquid Grey
Red
Alan Mann Red / Liquid Red
White
Frozen White / Wimbledon White
Silver
Ingot Silver
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige
Brown
Aragon Brown / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Smoke White/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Energy / Launch Control / Light Speed / Re-Entry
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
