The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. BMW 428i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 56,900
€ 47,200
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the 428i Coupé.
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.8
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
54.8 in
107.5
176.9
110.6
182.6
176.9 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %
General
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N20
S54-B32
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
242 hp
428i Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
428i Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
428i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
428i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
35 mpg
428i Coupé
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
557 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
557 mi
428i 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).
127 kWh
M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
127 kWh
428i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
428i Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
