BMW M5 3.8 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M3 | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1523 / 3358 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 187 / 185 | 198 / 195 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.49 | 1:20.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.6 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 25.4 s | 25.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.3 s | 9.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.5 s | 13.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 257 kph (160 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 | BMW M5 3.8 (E34) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 3.8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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