2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 359 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 575M Maranello |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 21.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |