2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet

To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 311 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 Hyundai Trajet, 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 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW M3 2006 Hyundai Trajet
Make BMW Hyundai
Model M3 Trajet
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3246 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 355 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 14.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1881 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 65 L


 

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