2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | MM Roadster | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
