2006 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M5 would be higher. 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 170 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW M5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
