2013 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2013 BMW M6 and 2013 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 357 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
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2013 BMW M6 | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | M6 | Sonata |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4395 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4903 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2106 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2851 mm | 2795 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |