2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Peugeot 807
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Peugeot 807 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 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 807. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 194 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 Peugeot 807, 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 807. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | M3 | 807 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |