The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 51,600
€ 66,000
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 330e is 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
330e
M3
56.9
71.9
81.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
180.3
185.4 in
Length
180.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330e
M3
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.45 %
General
330e
M3
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330e
M3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
330e
288 hp
414 hp
M3
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
330e
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330e
M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
330e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
330e
13.89 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330e
M3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
19 mpg
330e
147 mpg
19 mpg
M3
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1553 mi
Range
316 mi
330e
1553 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
30.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
330e
30.3 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
51 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330e
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
