2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |
