The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 66,000
€ 47,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 330i.
M3
330i
57
71.5
78.9
56.9
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.3
112.2
185.4
180.3 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
330i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.38 %
General
M3
330i
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
330i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW B48
S65-B40
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
M3
414 hp
254 hp
330i
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
M3
330i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M3
19 mpg
38 mpg
330i
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
316 mi
Range
592 mi
M3
316 mi
592 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
235 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).
117.5 kWh
M3
235 kWh
117.5 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
