2012 BMW M5 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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 M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW M5 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 560 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1369 mm |
