The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 51,100
€ 60,100
€ 51,100
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 430i Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the M3 Coupé.
430i Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.8
71.9
79.4
54
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 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
430i Coupé
M3 Coupé
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
General
430i Coupé
M3 Coupé
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
430i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW S54
B48-B20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
430i Coupé
249 hp
338 hp
M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
430i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
430i 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
430i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
430i Coupé
14.61 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
430i Coupé
36 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Coupé
30 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
292 mi
430i Coupé
565 mi
292 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
125 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
430i Coupé
125 kWh
253.8 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
430i 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
