does anybody have a lay out of hockenheim short i could see? ive never seen it before. it sounds like a really fun track:)
BMW M5 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1495 / 3296 | 1795 / 3957 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 215 / 212 | 223 / 220 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:28.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:17.60 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.46 | 1:14.19 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.1 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 300 | 273 |
| Straight line speed | 623 | 800 |
| Total | 923 | 1073 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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