Car comparison

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8vsBMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992 750i

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

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BMW M5 (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994
VS

BMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992

750i

300 hp4988 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
Power
340hp254kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,795cc232cu in
4,988cc304cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,832mm111in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,556mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
102L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
300 hp
224 kW

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 has 40 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i and BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
1,800 kg
3,968 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
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
BMWM5 (E34)3.85.9 s
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i: 3.6 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
938 km
583 mi
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
773 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
300 hp
224 kW
7.4 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992750i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
773 km
480 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 M5 (E34) 3.8BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 750i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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