2009 BMW M3 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 10 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 458 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |