BMW M5 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 5.0 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 507 / 500 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 520 / 384 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1658 / 3655 | 1878 / 4140 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 270 / 266 |
| Average price | €66,000 | €91,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.8 s | 20.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph | 8.7 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.3 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 13.5 s |
| 1000 m | 22.8 s | 22.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.0 s | 9.0 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 283 kph (176 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (110 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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