BMW M5 3.8 vs Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 385 / 284 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1568 / 3457 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 179 / 176 | 198 / 195 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 36 AMG | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.30 | 1:20.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 36 AMG | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.6 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.1 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 26.8 s | 25.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.6 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.4 s | 13.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 257 kph (160 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
Summary
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 83 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 76 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 3.8 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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