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BMW 5 Series E34 vs BMW M5 E34: specs side by side

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BMW 5 Series E34

BMW · 1988–1996

5 Series E34

Power
210 kW286 PS
Kerb mass
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BMW M5 E34

BMW · 1988–1995

M5 E34

A PI 677

Power
250 kW340 PS
Kerb mass
1,550 kg

Photo: Ernesto Andrade from Fremont, United States;Cropped and adjusted by uploader Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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In plain words

BMW M5 E34 has more power: 250 kW (340 PS) against 210 kW (286 PS) for BMW 5 Series E34. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the BMW 5 Series E34 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

BMW 5 Series E34BMW M5 E34
General
Version 540i · petrol · 210 kW (286 PS) 3.8 (E34) · petrol · 250 kW (340 PS)
Production years 1988–1996 1988–1995
Body Sedan Sedan
Class E-segment (executive) No data
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 210 kW (286 PS) 282 hp 250 kW (340 PS) 335 hp Better
Power, all versions 83–250 kW (113–340 PS) 111–335 hp 232–250 kW (315–340 PS) 311–335 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 400 Nm 295 lb-ft 400 Nm 295 lb-ft
Power per tonne No data 161 kW/t 196 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 4,000 cc · 8 cyl 4.0 l 3,795 cc · 6 cyl 3.8 l
Engine code M60B40 S38B38
Drive No data Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,720 mm 185.8 in No data
Width 1,750 mm 68.9 in No data
Height 1,412 mm 55.6 in No data
Wheelbase 2,760 mm 108.7 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,550 kg 3,417 lb

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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