2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 599 GTB Fiorano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |