The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 45,800
€ 71,800
€ 45,800
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 335i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
335i
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
335i
M3
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.61 %
General
335i
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
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
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
335i
12.34 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
335i
M3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
335i
27 mpg
27 mpg
M3
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
445 mi
Range
424 mi
335i
445 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
335i
166.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
335i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
