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BMW M5 (E34)
3.8
340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994
0-100 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 315 hp340 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,795cc232cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,650kg3,638lb |
| Gross weight | 2,150kg4,740lb |
| Power-to-weight | 206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 938km583mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S38B38 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,720mm186in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,751mm69in |
| Height | 1,392mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,761mm109in |
| Front track | 1,474mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,496mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 460L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E34)3.8 | 340 hp 254 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E34)3.8 | 5.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E34)3.8 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E34)3.8 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,520 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M5 (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
- BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E34)3.8 | 6,900 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,150 rpm |
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