Add another vehicle to compare side-by-side
View this comparison or add another vehicle
View this comparison now
« Previous | Next » | See all comparisons

Help me choose which car to buy!

Cast your vote in this comparison!

50%
4 votes
2006 BMW 3-Series
M3 Convertible
50%
4 votes
2006 BMW 5-Series
M5 Sedan
2006 BMW 3-Series
M3 Convertible
2006 BMW 5-Series
M5 Sedan
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mini-Compact Mid-Size
Engine
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl Gas V10
Displacement
3.2L/195 5.0L/- TBD -
Fuel System
EFI EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
333 @ 7900 500 @ 7750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4900 383 @ 6100
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 7
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Sequential Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.23 3.99
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.53 2.65
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.81
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.16
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.75 3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.64 3.62
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.83
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 18
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
185  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3781 4012
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double Pivot Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing-link 4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper Arms  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD -  
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 x - TBD -  
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/45R18 P255/40ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P255/40R18 P285/35ZR19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.0 19 x 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Steering
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr Speed-sensitive pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1  
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 18.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
  113.7
Length, Overall (in)
176.9 191.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.1 72.7
Height, Overall (in)
54.0 57.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
74.0 99.0
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 37.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 57.3
Second Head Room (in)
  37.9
Second Leg Room (in)
  36.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
  57.2
Summary
Vehicle Name
M3 M5 Sedan
Body Style
2 Door Convertible 4 Door Sedan