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BMW M5 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M5 (E39) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.9 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1794 / 3955 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 223 / 220 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €75,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 (E39) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.1 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.8 s | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 27.7 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M5 (E39) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.4 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 10.9 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 (E39) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 259 kph (161 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.2 kph (39.9 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (172 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 (E39) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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