2009 BMW M6 vs. 2003 MG XPower
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 MG XPower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 MG XPower would be higher. 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 182 more horse power than 2003 MG XPower. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2003 MG XPower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG XPower weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG XPower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2003 MG XPower | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | M6 | XPower |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
