The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. BMW 330xi Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 56,900
€ 44,100
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 330xi Coupé.
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.55 %
General
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
330xi Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N52
S54-B32
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
268 hp
330xi Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
330xi Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330xi Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
25 mpg
330xi Coupé
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
408 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
408 mi
330xi Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 Coupé
253.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
330xi Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
330xi Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
