Car technical specifications and fuel economy / consumption / mpg

Comparison BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (510 Hp) M Steptronic M xDrive & BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)


Add car
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (510 Hp) M Steptronic M xDrive
Remove car
BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)
Remove car
Brand: BMW BMW
Model: M3 5 Series
Generation: M3 Touring (G81) 5 Series (E12)
Engine / modification: Competition 3.0 (510 Hp) M Steptronic M xDrive 528 (165 Hp)
Production start: 2022 year 1974 year
Production end: 1976 year
Coupe type: Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.36
Fuel tank volume: 59 l 70 l
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): 10.1-10.4 l/100 km
Emission standard: Euro 6d
Power: 510 hp 165 hp
Max power in: 6250 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 198 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 3.6 sec 9.5 sec
Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: 12.9 sec
CO2 emissions (WLTP): 229-235 g/km
Torque: 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm. 238 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 2788 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 5.8 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: VALVETRONIC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 9.3
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 M Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4794 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1903 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1436 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2857 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1617 mm 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1605 mm 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 122 mm 139 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 440 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1510 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 2370 kg 1840 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1865 kg 1385 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 275/35 R19 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 R14