2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 545 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
