Question 1

Which is faster, BMW 3 E46 or BMW 5 E34?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 3 E46 2003 is faster with a 13.10s quarter mile compared to 14.10s for the BMW 5 E34 1995.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between 3 E46 and 5 E34?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 3 E46 2003 does 0-60 mph in 4.80 seconds, while the BMW 5 E34 1995 achieves it in 5.90 seconds. The 3 E46 is quicker off the line.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the 3 E46 and 5 E34 respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	BMW 3 E46	BMW 5 E34	Winner
1/4 Mile	13.10s	14.10s	3 E46
0-60 MPH	4.80s	5.90s	3 E46
0-100 KM/H	5.00s	6.20s	3 E46
Trap Speed	171 km/h	161 km/h	3 E46
Horsepower	333 HP	335 HP	5 E34
Torque	355 Nm	400 Nm	5 E34
Weight	1560 kg	1715 kg	3 E46
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	-

BMW 3 E46 2003 vs BMW 5 E34 1995

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