2009 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 217 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.

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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M6 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Make BMW Chrysler
Model M6 Town & Country
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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