2009 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 325 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M6 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |