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BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0vsBMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

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

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BMW M3 (G80)

CS 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2024
VS

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020

4.4 V8

600 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    317 hp/t
    236 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
550hp410kW
600hp447kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
40.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
11.1s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
317hp/t236kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
567km353mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,983mm196in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,982mm117in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L
CO2 emissions-
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has 50 hp more than BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (G80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
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 (G80)CS 3.03.4 s
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V83.4 s

Although BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 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 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
567 km
353 mi
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.4 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 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 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
4,983 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 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 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.4 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,983 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
567 km
353 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
-
242 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 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 (G80) CS 3.0BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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