2006 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 599. 2006 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | 599 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 105 L |