2006 BMW 316 vs. 2006 BMW 650

To start off, both 2006 BMW 316 and 2006 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 316 2006 BMW 650
Make BMW BMW
Model 316 650
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 4799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 88.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 200 km/hour 241 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1730 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 67 L


 

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