The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 66,000
€ 46,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the M3 is 2.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
335xi
57
71.5
78.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
178
180.3 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
335xi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
M3
335xi
E90
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
335xi
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N54
S65-B40
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3
414 hp
302 hp
335xi
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
335xi
Performance
M3
335xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
335xi
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
335xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
335xi
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M3
19 mpg
24 mpg
335xi
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
403 mi
M3
316 mi
403 mi
335xi
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).
183.8 kWh
M3
235 kWh
183.8 kWh
335xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
335xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
