2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 and 2007 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 BMW M6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
