As I Predicted.
BMW M5 vs BMW M6
| Category | BMW M6 (F13) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 560 / 553 | 560 / 552 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 678 / 500 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1899 / 4187 | 1917 / 4226 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 295 / 291 | 292 / 288 |
| Auto insurance group | 50 | 48 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M6 (F13) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.3 s | 11.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.7 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.6 s | 7.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.2 s @ 103.8 mph | 8.3 s @ 103.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.8 s | 11.9 s @ 122.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M6 (F13) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.76 g (8 m/s²) | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.6 kph (42.0 mph) | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 16.4 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M6 (F13) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 697 | 687 |
| Straight line speed | 1465 | 1526 |
| Total | 2162 | 2213 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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V12power 12y ago
How can the M5 have more horsepower per ton when they have the same power and the M6 is lighter?
