The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 46,100
€ 69,800
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 335i is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
335i
M3
56.3
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
335i
M3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.78 %
General
335i
M3
F30
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
335i
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S65
N55-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
335i
302 hp
414 hp
M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
335i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
335i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
335i
11.57 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
335i
M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
335i
33 mpg
20 mpg
M3
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
518 mi
Range
329 mi
335i
518 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
225.5 kWh
335i
136.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
335i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















