2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer significantly more control. 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 320 | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
