2012 BMW 650 vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, both 2012 BMW 650 and 2012 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 BMW M3.
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 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 650 | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 650 | M3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |