The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 30,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M3 is 6.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
57
71.5
78.9
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.3
109.1
186.6
180.3 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.18 %
General
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
134 hp
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
42 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
777 mi
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
115.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
