BMW M5 vs Opel Lotus Omega/Carlton
| Category | BMW M5 (E34) | Lotus Omega/Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l R6 | 3.6 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 315 / 311 | 382 / 377 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 568 / 419 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1720 / 3792 | 1663 / 3666 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 183 / 181 | 230 / 227 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 (E34) | Lotus Omega/Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.3 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.4 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.4 s | 17.3 s |
| 1000 m | 25.9 s | 24.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 11.3 s | 7.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.4 s | 10.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s @ 99.4 mph | 13.5 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 (E34) | Lotus Omega/Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 254 kph (158 mph) | 285 kph (177 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 18.2 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 (E34) | Lotus Omega/Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 59 | 100 |
| Overall | 59 | 100 |
Verdict
Lotus Omega/Carlton is the fastest by a huge margin.
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