Compare BMW M5 E60 vs BMW 3 Series E90 vs BMW M3 F80

Variants
318d
318i
320d
320d AT
320i
320i AT
325d
325d AT
325i
325i AT
325xi
330d
330i N52
330i N52 AT
330i N53
330xd
330xi
335i
335xi
MT
DCT
Competition MT
Competition DCT
CS

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.3 L / 9.8 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Turning Circle
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1469 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length
4855 mm / 191.1 in
4520 mm / 178.0 in
4671 mm / 183.9 in
Size | Width
1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2889 mm / 113.7 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in
2812 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
344 g/km
171 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
S85B50
S55B30
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
59%
79%
Pros
  • Fantastic S85 V10 engine
  • Amazing sound characteristics
  • Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 507hp of power
  • Good towing capacity
  • Sweet N52 and M57 inline-6 engines
  • Still easy to DIY
  • Good aftermarket support
  • Aggressive styling
  • Down to great 3.9s 0-100kph time
  • Good power output from an I6
Cons
  • 6-speed manual only available in the USA
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Sterile exterior design
  • Functional interior design
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Limited by MacPherson strut suspensions
  • Drivetrain a bit too aggressive

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