M5?

GennyD · 05-23-2008, 11:05 AM

Ok I know what an M3 is.

But all the M5's I am seeing are 4 door.

Can someone explain to me the difference between an m5 and an M3

are they different engines? or just different body styles? Or both ?

klouierocks · 05-23-2008, 01:32 PM

M5 is the big sedan (not the biggest) based on the 5 series. The M5 has a 500 HP V-10. A cool feature of the m5 is that u only drive around with 400 hp but at the press of the M button u will get the full 500

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 02:58 PM

Yes M5 is based on the 5-series hence the 5, where as the M3 is based on the 3-series. M3 is lighter, smaller, and has a smaller motor.

M5s are 4 door only, but M3s are 2 or 4 door. I love 4 door M3s.

Here is a 4 door M3. They haven't made 4 doors in over 10 years.

They are back for 2008.

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 02:58 PM

BWAL09 · 05-23-2008, 03:40 PM

that's a pretty good looking car

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 05:27 PM

I drove one last weekend. Awesome car. My brother is in the market for a lux. performance sedan.

GennyD · 05-23-2008, 05:54 PM

Thanks, I knew the m3's were based off 3 series and 5's were of the 5 series but I wasn't sure about the engines. 500 Hp though? I see only old men driving them around here, they didn't strike me as something so powerful

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GennyD

Thanks, I knew the m3's were based off 3 series and 5's were of the 5 series but I wasn't sure about the engines. 500 Hp though? I see only old men driving them around here, they didn't strike me as something so powerful

They are fast. Old men are classy.

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 07:16 PM

Mash -- BMW ///M5

Doc8224 · 05-23-2008, 07:45 PM

I am a big fan of the 3 series just not the 4 door. If I had a family it would be up on the list, but for me its the 335i

BWAL09 · 05-23-2008, 07:50 PM

204 mph top speed

RememberMorrison · 05-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BWAL09

204 mph top speed

I know dear lord. I bet that would be smooth as well. cruising at 204.

05-23-2008, 11:05 AM	#1
GennyD Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 69	M5? Ok I know what an M3 is. But all the M5's I am seeing are 4 door. Can someone explain to me the difference between an m5 and an M3 are they different engines? or just different body styles? Or both ?

05-23-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
klouierocks Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 84	M5 is the big sedan (not the biggest) based on the 5 series. The M5 has a 500 HP V-10. A cool feature of the m5 is that u only drive around with 400 hp but at the press of the M button u will get the full 500

05-23-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
RememberMorrison Serious Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Auburn University Posts: 724	Yes M5 is based on the 5-series hence the 5, where as the M3 is based on the 3-series. M3 is lighter, smaller, and has a smaller motor. M5s are 4 door only, but M3s are 2 or 4 door. I love 4 door M3s. Here is a 4 door M3. They haven't made 4 doors in over 10 years. They are back for 2008.

05-23-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
BWAL09 MA Editor / Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powder Springs, Georgia Posts: 958 Blog Entries: 1	that's a pretty good looking car

05-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
RememberMorrison Serious Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Auburn University Posts: 724	I drove one last weekend. Awesome car. My brother is in the market for a lux. performance sedan.

05-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#7
GennyD Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 69	Thanks, I knew the m3's were based off 3 series and 5's were of the 5 series but I wasn't sure about the engines. 500 Hp though? I see only old men driving them around here, they didn't strike me as something so powerful

05-23-2008, 07:45 PM	#10
Doc8224 MA Editor / Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bentonville,Arkansas Posts: 223 Blog Entries: 2	I am a big fan of the 3 series just not the 4 door. If I had a family it would be up on the list, but for me its the 335i

05-23-2008, 07:50 PM	#11
BWAL09 MA Editor / Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powder Springs, Georgia Posts: 958 Blog Entries: 1	204 mph top speed