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BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8vsBMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

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

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BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020

CS 4.4 V8

635 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2022
VS

BMW M3 (G80)

CS 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    305 km/h
    190 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    635 hp
    474 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    348 hp/t
    259 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • 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 economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
635hp474kW
550hp410kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
11.1s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
348hp/t259kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,001mm197in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,982mm117in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
68L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,950 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
11.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
202 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 has 85 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 CS 4.4 V8: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80)CS 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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V83.0 s
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 and BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: 0.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: 0.9 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
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
602 km
374 mi
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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

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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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

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
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.0 s
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
635 hp
474 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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
Range score
602 km
374 mi
567 km
353 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
312 hp/t
232 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 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) CS 3.0

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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