2006 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 BMW M5 and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Because 2006 BMW M5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M5 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |