The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. BMW 430i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 68,000
€ 45,500
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M3 Coupé is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the 430i Coupé.
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
56.1
71
77.8
54.2
71.9
79.4
71 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.1 in
Height
54.2 in
108.7
181.7
110.6
182.6
181.7 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.22 %
General
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
E92
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW B48
S65-B40
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
M3 Coupé
414 hp
249 hp
430i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
430i Coupé
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
14.03 lb/hp
430i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M3 Coupé
19 mpg
43 mpg
430i Coupé
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
316 mi
Range
678 mi
M3 Coupé
316 mi
678 mi
430i Coupé
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).
104.1 kWh
M3 Coupé
235 kWh
104.1 kWh
430i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
430i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
