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BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8vsBMW M5 (E34) 3.5

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 M5 (E34)

3.5

315 hp3535 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1991

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
635hp474kW
315hp235kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
348hp/t259kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,535cc216cu in
Length
5,001mm197in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,982mm117in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,495mm59in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
68L
90L

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 M5 (E34) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.56,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
172 km/h
107 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 has 320 hp more than BMW M5 (E34) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: 320 hp (239 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
360 Nm
266 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
1,670 kg
3,682 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V83.0 s
BMWM5 (E34)3.56.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 and BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: 3.3 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: 1.9 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
957 km
595 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW
6.3 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 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 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 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.0 s
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8BMWM5 (E34)3.5
Power
635 hp
474 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
957 km
595 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8BMW M5 (E34) 3.5
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Has 320 hp more
  • Has 390 Nm more
  • Is 3.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 159 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 356 km (221 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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