2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 823 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taurus | M6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |