BMW M3 vs BMW M5
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l R6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1453 / 3203 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 219 / 216 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 (E28) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.4 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.9 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 25.8 s @ 202.0 kph | 24.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.5 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M5 (E28) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 100 kph (4) | 11.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (5) | 15.1 s | 11.2 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (4) | 17.4 s | 10.7 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (5) | 21.8 s | 14.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.2 s | 7.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.7 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 259 kph (161 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.0 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 (E28) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 58 | 100 |
| Overall | 58 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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