The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 43,300
€ 71,800
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
330i
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.4
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
M3
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.33 %
General
330i
M3
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S55
N53-B30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
330i
268 hp
425 hp
M3
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
330i
13.57 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
330i
29 mpg
27 mpg
M3
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
477 mi
Range
424 mi
330i
477 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
166.7 kWh
330i
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
