Compare BMW M3 E90 vs BMW 5 Series E39 LCI Sedan
Variants
MT
DCT
CRT
520d
520i
520i AT
525d
525d AT
525i
525i AT
530d
530d AT
530i
530i AT
535i
535i AT
540i
540i AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.3 m / 37.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
78%
Pros
- Fantastic S65 V8 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
- Classy yet sporty design
- No gimmicks
- Good towing capacity
- Great M54 engine
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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