2009 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 633 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 121 L |
