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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW1973 BMW 2002 Turbo | BMW1985 BMW M5 (E28) |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 131 mphIndependent test · Wikipedia | 152 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 155.3 hp/tCalculated | 199.7 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.80 sIndependent test · EncyCARpedia | 6.30 sBestIndependent test · EncyCARpedia |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 7.10 sIndependent test · FastestLaps | 6.50 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 168 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 282 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 177 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 251 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 1990.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3453.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | Front |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 166 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 182 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 63 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 67 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 55 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 56 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 98 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 103 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 2381 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3109 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Induction type | TurbochargedIndependent test · Wikipedia | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
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