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Comparison BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) & BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp)


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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)
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BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: M5 M5
Generation: M5 (E34) M5 (E39)
Engine / modification: 3.8 (340 Hp) 4.9 (400 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1998 year
Production end: 1995 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 18.0 l/100 km 21.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.3 l/100 km 9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km 13.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.33 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
CO2 emissions: 336 g/km
Power: 340 hp 400 hp
Max power in: 6900 rpm. 6600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.9 sec 5.3 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Model Engine: S62B50
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3795 cm3 4941 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.0 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 12.5 l 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 11
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 89 mm
Cylinder Bore: 94.6 mm 94 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4720 mm 4784 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1392 mm 1437 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1474 mm 1515 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1496 mm 1527 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2150 kg 2290 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1650 kg 1795 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 235/45 R17; 250/40 R17 245/40 R18; 275/35 R18
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17; 9J x 17 8J x 18; 9.5J x 18