BMW M5 (1979 – 1981) vs Ferrari Mondial (1980 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 9.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,446 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1979 – 1981
|
Ferrari
Mondial
1980 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1981 | 1980 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 hp | 208 – 214 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 243 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 9.4 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 220 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.7 – 18.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,618 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,647 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,390 kg | 1,446 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.