The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08) 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. Both cars are the same width, but the 335xi is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
335xi
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
335xi
M3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.01 %
General
335xi
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
335xi
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW S65
N54-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
335xi
302 hp
414 hp
M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
335xi
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
335xi
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
335xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
335xi
12.67 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
335xi
M3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
335xi
24 mpg
20 mpg
M3
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
403 mi
Range
329 mi
335xi
403 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
335xi
183.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
335xi
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
