If Karim Benzema has a favorite pastime outside of football, it’s car models.
The owner of the 2022 Golden Ball, one of the best forwards in the world, has made a ton of money playing the game.
Benzema’s career in professional football has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning from his early years at Lyon to his illustrious time at Real Madrid to his present position in the Middle East with Al-Ittihad. Benzema’s first vehicle was a Mini Cooper S that he purchased from a buddy. The first vehicle he purchased was a BMW M6 while he was at Lyon. Benzema personally asked for the automobile during a meeting with BMW’s CEO. The Frenchman has always had a deep love for sports automobiles, having played with car toys as a youngster. He is an avid car aficionado.
Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 – $180,000
Among the top SUVs in the world, the Mercedes AMG G 63 is also one of the least costly vehicles in Benzema’s garage. In 2017, the 35-year-old acquired it for his collection. The Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine producing 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. Its maximum speed is 240 kmph (149 mph), and it takes only 3.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren – $914,364M
The unique Stirling Moss version of Benzema’s Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine that produces 617 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Its maximum speed is 333 kmph (207 mph), and it takes only 3.6 seconds to get from 0 to 100 kmph.
Lamborghini Urus – $229,495M
The Lamborghini Urus, the next hyper SUV in Benzema’s garage, retails for almost $230,000 before taxes and other charges. The car is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 657 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 306 kmph (190 mph).
Lamborghini Aventador – $425,00M
Benzema is a huge fan of Lamborghinis, and his second vehicle is a gorgeous red Aventador. It is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 730 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque. Its maximum speed is 349 kmph (217 mph), and it takes only 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph.
Ferrari 458 Spider – $243,902M
In addition to Lamborghinis, Benzema also owns a few Ferraris in his garage. Reportedly, he drives a red Ferrari 458 Spider. Its 4.5-liter V8 engine produces 570 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. It could go from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.0 seconds, and its maximum speed was 325 kmph (202 mph).
Rolls-Royce Cullinan – $341,250M
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the model of Rolls-Royce that Benzema also owns. It has a 6.7-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 563 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.5 seconds, with a maximum speed restriction of 243 kmph (151 mph).