BMW 5 E34 1995 vs BMW 3 E46 2003

Head-to-head 1/4 mile and performance comparison

MetricBMW 5 E34BMW 3 E46Winner
1/4 Mile14.10s13.10s3 E46
0-60 MPH5.90s4.80s3 E46
0-100 KM/H6.20s5.00s3 E46
Trap Speed161 km/h171 km/h3 E46
Horsepower335 HP333 HP5 E34
Torque400 Nm355 Nm5 E34
Weight1715 kg1560 kg3 E46
DrivetrainRWDRWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
5 E34
14.1s
3 E46
13.1s
0-60 MPHLower is better
5 E34
5.9s
3 E46
4.8s
HorsepowerHigher is better
5 E34
335 HP
3 E46
333 HP

Verdict

The BMW 3 E46 2003 wins this drag race with a 13.10s quarter mile, beating the BMW 5 E34 1995 by 1.0 seconds.

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