Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340dvsBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

M340d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW M5 Touring (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1994

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340dBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,795cc232cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
90L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340dBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340dBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
340 hp
254 kW
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d4.8 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 4.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
1,017 km
632 mi
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
891 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340dBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
891 km
554 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340dBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340d

  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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