Car comparison

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8vsBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

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

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BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

BMW M5 (E60)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    529 km
    329 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
420hp313kW
507hp378kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,889mm114in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
357g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
13.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 has 87 hp more than BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 87 hp (65 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.7 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V104.7 s

Although BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 has more power, BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 2.9 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.7 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
420 hp
313 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
473 km
294 mi
CO2 score
-
357 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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 M3 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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