2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2006 BMW M3. 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2006 BMW 760 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
