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BMW M5 3.8L 6MT (340 HP)

BMW M5 · 1988 - present · Petrol

The BMW M5 3.8L 6MT (340 HP) produces 340 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 298 g CO2 per km.

Power
340 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 340 hp
Power (kW) 250 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 3,795 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 12.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 298 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,719 mm
Width 1,750 mm
Height 1,412 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm
Cargo volume 459 l
Unladen weight 1,645 kg
Gross weight limit 2,150 kg
Tyre size 245/40 Zr18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW M5 3.8L 6MT (340 HP) compared with 1,429 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 340 hp 128 hp
better than 99%
Torque 400 Nm 192 Nm
better than 95%
Top speed 250 km/h 187 km/h
better than 96%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.9 s 11.9 s
better than 98%
Combined consumption 12.5 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 7%
CO2 emissions 298 g/km 208 g/km
better than 6%
Cargo volume 459 l 449 l
better than 61%
Unladen weight 1,645 kg 1,238 kg
better than 10%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — BMW M5

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Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.5L 5MT (316 HP) Petrol 316 hp 360 Nm 6.3 s 250 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 361 g/km