2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 and 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (493 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 19.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
