2006 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | M3 | Equator |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |