The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 75,700
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 335i is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3.
335i
M3
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
335i
M3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.05 %
General
335i
M3
F30
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S55
N55-B30
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
335i
302 hp
425 hp
M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
335i
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
335i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
335i
11.57 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
335i
M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
335i
33 mpg
28 mpg
M3
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
449 mi
335i
518 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
335i
136.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
335i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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