2009 BMW M6 vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 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 86 more horse power than 2012 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 375 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
