2013 BMW 7 Series vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, both 2013 BMW 7 Series and 2013 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 345 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M6. (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW 7 Series | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series | M6 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 528 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5214 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2134 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
