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BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8vsBMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024

Competition 3.0

530 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
625hp466kW
530hp395kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,260kg4,982lb
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
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
44.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
11.8s
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,982mm117in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
122mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
59L
CO2 emissions
246g/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) Competition 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,730 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
11.8 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
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
530 hp
395 kW

BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 has 95 hp more than BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 and BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 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)Competition 4.4 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
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
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 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)Competition 4.4 V83.3 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.03.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: 0.2 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)Competition 4.4 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 and BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8: 0.6 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 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
298 hp/t
222 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)Competition 4.4 V8
630 km
391 mi
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 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)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
3.5 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)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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
1,469 mm
57.8 in
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 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
1,438 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)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 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) Competition 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)Competition 4.4 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.3 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.5 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)Competition 4.4 V8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
298 hp/t
222 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)Competition 4.4 V8BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
625 hp
466 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
298 hp/t
222 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 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

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