Nissan GT-R (1972 – 1973) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1972 – 1981): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 160 hp. The Nissan GT-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.3 s. The BMW 5 Series Sedan has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 11.6 L/100 km. The Nissan GT-R is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,240 kg. At 4,618 mm, the BMW 5 Series Sedan is 158 mm longer than the Nissan GT-R.
| Specification |
Nissan
GT-R
1972 – 1973
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1973 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 90 – 178 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 142 – 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 9.3 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 154 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.6 L/100 km | 9.5 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 1,240 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.