2006 Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fusion | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
