The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 428i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 43,600
€ 60,100
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The 428i Coupé is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
53.6
71.9
79.4
54
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.6 in
Height
54 in
110.6
182.6
107.5
176.9
182.6 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
General
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S54
N20-B20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
428i Coupé
242 hp
338 hp
M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
428i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
428i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
428i Coupé
14.07 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
18 mpg
428i Coupé
37 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Coupé
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
292 mi
428i Coupé
592 mi
292 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
253.8 kWh
428i Coupé
119.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
428i Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
