BMW M5 3.8 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 340 / 335 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1720 / 3792 | 1523 / 3358 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 198 / 195 | 187 / 185 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.30 | 1:20.49 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.1 s | 22.4 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s | 25.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 9.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 16.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.4 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 257 kph (160 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 1505 | 1514 |
| Total | 1605 | 1614 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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