2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 286 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2006 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M3 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
