BMW M5 E34 3.6 (E34) Sedan
232 kW315 PS311 hp360 Nm1988–1995
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- Power
- 232 kW 315 PS · 311 hp
- Torque
- 360 Nm 266 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,550 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
The BMW M5 E34 3.6 (E34) produces 232 kW (315 PS) and 360 Nm of torque from a six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the M5 E34; the range-topping 3.8 (E34) (250 kW) has 8% more power. According to our catalog data, the M5 E34 3.6 (E34) reaches 250 km/h, weighs 1,550 kg and has 204 PS per tonne to work with.
Engine
| Engine code | S38B36 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 232 kW 315 PS · 311 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1988–1995 |
| Generation | M5 E34 (1988–1995) |
| Used price today | about €30,000–48,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 27 listings |
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- 1cars archive: BMW M5: Every Generation of the Super Saloon
- Wikipedia - BMW M5