Car comparison

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8vsBMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M5 (F90)

4.4 V8

600 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

BMW M3 (G80)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
600hp447kW
510hp380kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
40.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
36.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
11.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km402mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,982mm117in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
59L
CO2 emissions
241g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V85,600-6,700 rpm1,800-5,600 rpm6,950 rpm
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8 has 90 hp more than BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
1,730 kg
3,814 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 (F90)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
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
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V83.4 s
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.03.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8 and BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0: 0.5 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 (F90)4.4 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
648 km
402 mi
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 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
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 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 (F90)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 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
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.9 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
BMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (F90)4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
600 hp
447 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
648 km
402 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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 (F90) 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (F90) 4.4 V8

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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