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.
| 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.
Trims and engine versions — BMW M5
| 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 |