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BMW M6 & Dodge Viper Comparison

BMW M6 Overview

BMW is known for building cars and SUVs that combine everyday practicality with enhanced performance. Its series of M-badged high-performance variants, in particular, are often regarded as some of the best performance cars in the world. It therefore stands to reason that the BMW M6, as the company's flagship performance coupe (and convertible) is something truly special.

Though not a true sports car, the M6, thanks to its 500-horsepower V10 engine, versatile suspension and powerful brakes, can challenge the world's best on just about any road. At the same time, it offers all the comfort and luxury one would expect from BMW's premier coupe and convertible.

The BMW M6 is available in coupe and convertible body styles. Both versions employ a 5.0-liter V10 engine that produces 500 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices are a standard seven-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) or a traditional six-speed manual. Compared to the M5 sedan, the M6 offers greater performance due to a slightly lighter curb weight and a lower center of gravity.
The look of the M6 takes the low-slung style of the mainstream 6 Series coupe and convertible and adds unique front and rear fascias. These not only contribute to a more sporting look, but also serve to enhance performance and aerodynamic efficiency. The exterior is further differentiated by unique trim, mirrors, wheels, colors and a quad-outlet exhaust.

We have found the performance of the BMW M6 to be simply intoxicating. The sounds emanating from the V10 power plant are like nothing else available to consumers. With an F1-racing-inspired engine and transmission, it seems only logical that a fully programmable driving experience be included. Owners can choose among three different engine programs that vary horsepower between 400 and 500, along with throttle response, at the push of a button.

Unfortunately, because the M6 is a BMW, it comes equipped with BMW's iDrive. Designed to help simplify the interface between the driver and the vehicle's various electronic systems, iDrive has been vilified by most of the automotive media, including many owners. What was supposed to help simplify has only served to complicate and frustrate.

For 2007, BMW introduced the convertible model and, later that year, the traditional six-speed manual transmission. Based on the 6 Series coupe of the time, the M6 was powered by a 3.5 liter inline-6 engine that produced 256 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque.

Dodge Viper & BMW M6 Comparison

Utility

The BMW will indubitably prove more practical than the Dodge Viper for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Dimensions

The BMW is substantially more ponderous than the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper and the BMW M6 compete for the same parking spaces. The Viper's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the BMW M6.

Cost

The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The M6 is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Viper. The BMW M6 is considerably more expensive than the Dodge Viper when it comes to MSRP.

Handling

The Dodge Viper has considerably bigger tires than the M6. Remember that wider tires can look and feel better, while narrower tires can improve gas mileage. With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Viper and the BMW M6 very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain

The Dodge Viper's engine is tremendously larger than the BMW M6's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Viper will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW M6 finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge is substantially more powerful than the M6. Because the BMW M6's maximum torque is reached at high RPMs, you'll have to shift gears a lot, especially when passing.

Comfort

Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the BMW M6's front cabin compared to the Dodge Viper.

Overview

The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Viper isn't quite as generous as the M6's.

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