BMW M5 Vs M6

[ZeTurbo]

A article in this month's Road & Track magazine led to a dispute between me and my brother. The aricle is not up on the R&T site yet, and i cant be bvothered with scaning all 6 pages of it.

But my question to you all is this: Which, of these too cars would you prefer?

Allthoughj one is coupe and the other a saloon, they have surprisingly simillar performance, dimensions and equally contreversial style.

Specs follow bellow, and this nice gallery of both cars will help you make your choice.

M5
Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cu in (cc): 301 (4941)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 500(373) / 7750
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 383(520) / 6100
Redline at RPM: 8250
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 255/40 ZR19 - 285/35 ZR19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 191.1 × 72.7 × 75.8
Weight lb (kg): 4012 (1821)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.5
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250) - electronically limited
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 12/18 (n.a.)

Base Price: 2006 BMW M5 - $81,200 / 86,200 €

M6
Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cu in (cc): 301 (4941)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 500(373) / 7750
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 383(520) / 6100
Redline at RPM: 8250
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 255/40 ZR19 - 285/35 ZR19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 190.0 × 72.3 × 53.7
Weight lb (kg): 3769 (1710)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.5
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250) - electronically limited
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (14.8)

Base Price: 2006 BMW M6 - $96,795 / 106,500 €

[derekthetree]

m5 easily

cheaper, more doors, more space, same mechanicals

[NSXType-R]

I like the M6 more because there are too many 525s out on the road. At least 645s are more rare. The common person would not be able to tell out a 525 from an M5. However, this question is more of a personal preference.

[shaht]

M5 without hesitation.
both are awsome cars, but the M5 is by far more beautifull .

[Piacki_117]

M5. Because it's an amazing car, and I don't like he M6.

[coolieman1220]

M6. Carbon Fibre Roof. you kiddin?

[ZeTurbo]

i also pick the M5.

allthough i was expecting you all to pick the M6...

[6speed]

M6. Ten seconds on the track Mutha****a!

[m5child]

I'd actually take the M6 in this case... although I'm a big fan of the M5, the M6 is just THAT much cooler... its just such an amazing machine... you get M5 performance, but in a GT config... but if you'd ask me if I'd take the M6 vs. a Dinan tuned E39 M5, then I'd probably change my answer...

[sic]

M6. Carbon Fibre Roof. you kiddin?

It's the same feature as by M3 CSL

[RazaBlade]

Well the M6 is marginally quicker in a drag, but I'd still pick the M5. Its the best in its class, plus transport twice the number of people vs the M6. And anyway, would get a 911 before I ever thought about getting an M6...

[Wolf03]

BMW M6...it's a lot sexier and sporty.

[6'bore]

If your that interested...I posted a video of a drag between these two a while back...

[6'bore]

M5...Bigger & more practical...not that much slower..

And it looks sooo much better.

This car will forever be pointless until the Porsche 911 goes away...which won't be very soon.

[M3GTR33]

The M5 has those chinky rice burner headlights though. The M6 will also be rarer, making it more exclusive. Every one is entitled to their own opinion though.