BMW M5 Competition vs BMW M3 Competition
| Category | BMW M3 Competition | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 575 / 567 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1634 / 3602 | 1914 / 4220 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 275 / 272 | 300 / 296 |
| Average price | €93,000 | €128,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 Competition | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.20 | 1:12.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 Competition | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.7 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.2 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 9.7 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.2 s @ 120.0 mph | 11.9 s @ 122.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 Competition | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.0 s @ 1234 ft | 11.7 s @ 794 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) | 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 131 m (429 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 Competition | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 Competition is the fastest by a small margin.
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