Comparison BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) & BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M5 | M3 |
| Generation: | M5 Touring (E34) | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.8 (340 Hp) | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.0 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.6 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 340 hp | 215 hp |
| Max power in: | 6900 rpm. | 6750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3795 cm3 | 2302 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4720 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1392 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2565 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1414 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1496 mm | 1435 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 420 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1450 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 1600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 1200 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 | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/45 R17; 255/45 R17 | 205/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17; 9J x 17 | R15 |