2006 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Koenigsegg CCR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Koenigsegg CCR would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CCR.
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 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2005 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
| Model | M3 | CCR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 394 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2659 mm |
