1994 BMW M5 vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M5 | M6 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |