Ford Bronco (1980 – 1986) vs BMW M5 (1979 – 1981): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 213 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,618 mm, the BMW M5 is 107 mm longer than the Ford Bronco.
| Specification |
Ford
Bronco
1980 – 1986
|
BMW
M5
1979 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1986 | 1979 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 119 – 213 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 262 – 414 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.0 – 18.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,961 – 1,981 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,852 – 1,859 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg | 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.