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Performance
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Horsepower | 500 HP @ 7,750 RPM | vs | 550 HP @ 6,200 RPM | Very powerful | ||||||
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Number of gears | 7 | vs | 6 | The M6 has more gears and the Mustang Shelby GT500 is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Manual transmission | vs | Manual transmission | Both offer a manual transmission, unlike most in this class | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Standard | vs | Not Available | The M6 comes standard with paddle shifters for ultimate driving control; not available on the Mustang Shelby GT500 | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | Supercharger | The Mustang Shelby GT500's Supercharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 7.8 lb/hp | vs | 6.9 lb/hp | Both cars are very sporty | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | rear-wheel drive | Both have the usual drivetrain for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 41.0 ft | vs | 37.0 ft | The Mustang Shelby GT500 is comparable to most other vehicles for turning, but the M6 is quite bad | ||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 13 | vs | 8 | The M6 has an extraordinary amount of speakers, and the Mustang Shelby GT500 is OK, too | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | No | vs | Yes | The Mustang Shelby GT500 can connect your personal music device to the stereo system | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 4 | vs | 4 | Few seats | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 315 miles | vs | 368 miles | Very limited highway range | ||||||
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Cargo space | 13.0 ft3 | vs | 13.4 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
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front seats | 51.5 ft3 | vs | 52.2 ft3 | Both average size front seats | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Not Available | vs | Standard | The Mustang Shelby GT500's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the M6 | ||||||
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power outlets | Not Available | vs | Standard | The Mustang Shelby GT500's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the M6 | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Standard | vs | Optional | The M6 's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again; optional upgrade required on the Mustang Shelby GT500 | ||||||
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Cupholders | 2 | vs | 2 | Limited number of cupholders | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $106,225 | vs | $49,605 | Very expensive | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 11 mpg | vs | 15 mpg | Very inefficient in the city | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | The M6 's %s warranty covers lots of miles, but the Mustang Shelby GT500's doesn't cover many | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 3 year | The M6 's basic warranty is long lasting, but the Mustang Shelby GT500's is very short | ||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Standard | vs | Optional | Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the M6 | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 4 | vs | 3 | Limited number of airbags | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Not Available | vs | Not Available | |||||||
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Roadside assistance system | BMW Assist | vs | None | |||||||
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Rollover resistance | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | Unknown | vs | 4.7 seconds | |||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | Unknown | vs | 104 ft | |||||||
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1/4 mile | Unknown | vs | 13.0 s @ 112 mph | |||||||
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Lateral acceleration | Unknown | vs | 0.88 g | |||||||
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Top speed | Unknown | vs | 155 mph | |||||||
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