The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 69,800
![BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_E90.png)
€ 44,800
![BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_G20.webp)
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 330i.
M3
330i
57
71.5
78.9
56.8
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.3
112.2
185.4
180.3 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
330i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
![BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_E90.png)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.13 %
![BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_G20.png)
General
M3
330i
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
330i
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
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
M3
414 hp
254 hp
330i
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
M3
330i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
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M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
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330i
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3
20 mpg
41 mpg
330i
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
329 mi
Range
632 mi
M3
329 mi
632 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
109.9 kWh
M3
225.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data