M3 vs. M5

which is faster an m3 or an m5

In terms of straight line performance E60 M5 > E46 M3 > E39 M5

Just to get an idea of just how fast the E60 is here is a video you all should watch... E60 M5 v. Gallardo

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1470469342086266008&q=BMW+M5

There is also footage out there of it beating a stock 996 Turbo. Jeremy Clarkson went so far to say that it is just as good to drive as the Ferrari F430, despite the annoying IDrive and crappy styling. It is simply the most amazing saloon on the market right now in terms of performance.

Here is the Top Gear special on it...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5363968757069908445&q=BMW+M5

As much as I love the E46 M3, the M5 is the better car. We'll just have to wait for the E90 M3 :)

Thanks for posting the Top Gear video. I love that show. After I got used to watching Top Gear and Fifth Gear I can't stand to watch Motorweek, CD television, or even Sports Car Revolution. Everyone on the American shows are sooooooo bland compared to Top and Fifth Gear.

top gear rocks and fifth gear also kicks ass.

but yeah, i heard of an older m5 that was very fast stock i guess its the e39 you were talking about. i dont know much about BMWs though.