The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 71,800
€ 51,600
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the 330e.
M3
330e
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.9
71.9
81.4
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.7
183.9
112.2
185.4
183.9 in
Length
185.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
330e
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.12 %
General
M3
330e
F80
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
330e
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
M3
425 hp
288 hp
330e
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
330e
Performance
M3
330e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
330e
▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
330e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330e
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
147 mpg
M3
27 mpg
147 mpg
330e
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
424 mi
Range
1553 mi
M3
424 mi
1553 mi
330e
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
30.3 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
330e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
51 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3
330e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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