Car comparison

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5vsMaserati Royale 4.9 V8

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

Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E34)3.5MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
315hp235kW
280hp209kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,535cc216cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5Maserati Royale 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.56,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E34)3.5MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 has 35 hp more than Maserati Royale 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and BMW M5 (E34) 3.5: 35 hp (26 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 0.2 s.

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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E34)3.5MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Range score
957 km
595 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (E34) 3.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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