2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 5 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M3 | 650 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |