The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 28,700
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI
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 2.0 GDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.94 %
General
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
176 hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Performance
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
18.95 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
31 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
580 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
142.1 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
