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 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (361 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650.

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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 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
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 361 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 295 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 249 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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