The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 46,700
€ 66,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 340i is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
340i
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
182.4
108.7
180.3
182.4 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
340i
M3
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.45 %
General
340i
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
340i
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW S65
B58-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
340i
322 hp
414 hp
M3
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
340i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
340i
10.99 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
340i
32 mpg
19 mpg
M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
504 mi
Range
316 mi
340i
504 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
235 kWh
340i
140.2 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
