2006 BMW 545 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, both 2006 BMW 545 and 2006 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 545 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3246 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
