2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Lexus SC

To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 and 2006 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (283 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC.

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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW M6 2006 Lexus SC
Make BMW Lexus
Model M6 SC
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4997 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 419 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.2 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L