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) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1794 / 3955 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 223 / 220 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:17.60 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:28.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 16.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 23.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.7 s | 8.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 259 kph (161 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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