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BMW M3 vs BMW X5 M
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 555 / 547 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1569 / 3459 | 2405 / 5302 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 231 / 227 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.40 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:11.81 | 1:11.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.5 s @ 111.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 49 m (162 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X5 M |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
X5 M is the fastest by a small margin.
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