Question 1

Which is faster, BMW 5 E28 or BMW 3 E30?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 3 E30 1986 is faster with a 15.20s quarter mile compared to 15.30s for the BMW 5 E28 1988.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between 5 E28 and 3 E30?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 5 E28 1988 does 0-60 mph in 6.50 seconds, while the BMW 3 E30 1986 achieves it in 6.90 seconds. The 5 E28 is quicker off the line.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the 5 E28 and 3 E30 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 5 E28	BMW 3 E30	Winner
1/4 Mile	15.30s	15.20s	3 E30
0-60 MPH	6.50s	6.90s	5 E28
0-100 KM/H	6.80s	7.20s	5 E28
Trap Speed	153 km/h	146 km/h	5 E28
Horsepower	256 HP	192 HP	5 E28
Torque	330 Nm	240 Nm	5 E28
Weight	1430 kg	1200 kg	3 E30
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	-

BMW 5 E28 1988 vs BMW 3 E30 1986

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