2006 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 116 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 116 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 116 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 105 L |
