2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
