Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 (295 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E36) | 5 Series (E34) |
| Engine / modification: | GT 3.0 (295 Hp) | 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 295 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 7000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 323 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B30 | M60B40 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2990 cm3 | 3982 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.8 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: | 10.8 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1335 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1444 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Max weight: | 2115 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 kg | 1605 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/40 R17 | 225/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R15 |