2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
