1994 BMW M5 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 18 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 40 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 80 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
