2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer significantly more control. 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | M3 | Murcielago |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 29.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |