Car comparison

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5vsBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

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

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BMW M5 (E34)

3.5

315 hp3535 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1991
VS

BMW M5 Touring (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1994

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E34)3.5BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
315hp235kW
340hp254kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,535cc216cu in
3,795cc232cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,496mm59in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,450L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.56,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E34)3.5BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 has 25 hp more than BMW M5 (E34) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
1,720 kg
3,792 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 (E34)3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (E34)3.56.3 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 and BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: 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 (E34)3.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 0.7 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 (E34)3.5
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
957 km
595 mi
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
891 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.5
315 hp
235 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 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 (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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 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 (E34)3.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
5.9 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 (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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E34)3.5BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 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
957 km
595 mi
891 km
554 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 (E34) 3.5BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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