2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 166 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
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 Volkswagen Transporter, 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 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
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2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M3 | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |