2009 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry 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 310 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.4 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 | 70 L |
