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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 | BMW2005 BMW M5 (E60) | BMW2025 BMW M3 |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 190 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 180 mphManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 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. | 269.6 hp/tCalculated | 277.4 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 1.02 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.20 sTieIndependent test · Car and Driver | 4.10 sTieManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.70 sIndependent test · Wikipedia | 4.20 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 mphLower is better | 9.40 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | 9.20 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–200 km/hLower is better | 15.0 sManufacturer claim · BMW | 13.7 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 158.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 160.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distance | — | 318.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 500 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 473 hpManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 384 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 406 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 4999.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 2993.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 10Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Homologation · US EPA |
| Engine layout | V10Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 189 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 73 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 75 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 58 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 57 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 114 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 112 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4090 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3759 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 19.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 16.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 23.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | — | $76,700Homologation · US EPA |
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| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia | Twin-turboIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Redline | — | 7200Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | Automated manualIndependent test · Wikipedia | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 7Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Homologation · US EPA |
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