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BMW M5
1988 – 1995
Germany
The BMW M5 is a car built from 1988 to 1995. Its petrol engines range from 315 to 340 hp across 2 variants. The fastest version needs 5.9 s to reach 100 km/h. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1985 – 1988), peak power rose from 286 to 340 hp, and minimum weight went up by 200 kg. It was also available as a estate.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1988 – 1995
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power315 – 340 hp
0–100 km/h5.9 – 6.3 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy11.9 – 12.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 5MT RWD (316 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 315 hp | 6.3 s | 250 | 5-Speed manual |
| 3.8L 6MT RWD (340 HP) 3.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 340 hp | 5.9 s | 250 | 6-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3535 cm3 (216 ci)
- Power
- 232 KW @ 6900 RPM315 HP @ 6900 RPM311 BHP @ 6900 RPM
- Torque
- 266 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM360 Nm @ 4750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/45 ZR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58/61 in (1,473/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 361 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3795 cm3 (232 ci)
- Power
- 250 KW @ 6900 RPM340 HP @ 6900 RPM335 BHP @ 6900 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM400 Nm @ 4750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/40 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58/61 in (1,473/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3626 lbs (1645 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 298 g/km
Length4,719 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,412 mm
Wheelbase2,761 mm
Curb weight1,645 – 1,670 kg
Torque360 – 400 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
