2008 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 BMW M3. (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2009 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 456M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
