2007 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M5. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW M5 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 599 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |