Car comparison

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8vsBMW 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)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994
VS

BMW M5 Touring (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1994

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
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
59.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,795cc232cu 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
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
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) 3.8BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.86,900 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)3.8BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 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)3.8
1,650 kg
3,638 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)3.8
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)3.85.9 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.85.9 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)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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) 3.8 and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 0.5 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)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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)3.8
938 km
583 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)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 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)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (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)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.9 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)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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)3.8BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
938 km
583 mi
891 km
554 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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) 3.8BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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