2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 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 M6 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M3 | M6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |