The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 71,800
€ 40,900
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 330xi.
M3
330xi
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
330xi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %
General
M3
330xi
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3
330xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N52
S55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
M3
425 hp
254 hp
330xi
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
M3
330xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330xi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
M3
27 mpg
25 mpg
330xi
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
408 mi
M3
424 mi
408 mi
330xi
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).
181.9 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
