BMW M5 (1985 – 1988) vs Cadillac Allante (1987 – 1993): specs compared
The Cadillac Allante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 295 hp against 286 hp. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.2 s. The Cadillac Allante has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 245 km/h. The BMW M5 uses less fuel, from 11.3 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,584 kg. At 4,620 mm, the BMW M5 is 84 mm longer than the Cadillac Allante. The BMW M5 dates from 1985 – 1988, the Cadillac Allante from 1987 – 1993.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1985 – 1988
|
Cadillac
Allante
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1988 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 hp | 172 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 319 – 393 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.2 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.4 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,536 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 kg | 1,584 – 1,702 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.