1994 BMW M5 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
