2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW M3 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model M3 Caddy
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3246 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 159 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 13.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.1 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L


 

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