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Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 (295 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic


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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 (295 Hp)
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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