2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 507 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | M3 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
