Toyota Prius LE AWD-e vs BMW M5 Competition AWD

In terms of brute power, the BMW M5 Competition AWD’s Turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 delivers an impressive 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. Comparatively, the Toyota Prius LE AWD-e's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with its two electric motors produces a modest 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. The curb weight of the BMW M5 Competition AWD is 4,370 pounds, whereas the Toyota Prius LE AWD-e is lighter at 3,210 pounds.

The BMW M5 Competition AWD is equipped with a Turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its all-wheel-drive system propels the vehicle from 0-60 mph in an astonishing estimated time of 3.1 seconds. Meanwhile, the Toyota Prius LE AWD-e offers a different approach with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine integrated with two electric motors. This setup, combined with a continuously variable automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, allows the Prius to achieve a 0-60mph time of approximately 5 seconds.

The BMW M5 Competition AWD measures 195.5 inches in length, extending on a wheelbase of 117.4 inches. Comparatively, the Toyota Prius LE AWD-e is shorter, with a length of 180 inches and a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. The width of the BMW M5 is 74.9 inches, while the Prius is narrower at 69.3 inches. In terms of height, the BMW M5 Competition reaches 57.8 inches, with the Toyota Prius slightly taller at 58.1 inches.