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Dodge Viper vs. BMW M6 Review

How the Dodge Viper stacks up against the BMW M6 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Viper
Price Range: $88,755 - $89,505
2010 BMW M6
Price Range: $102,100 - $107,900
Dodge Viper vs. BMW M6 Review

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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