The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 28,700
€ 66,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI is 6.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
57.9
71.5
82.7
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
109.1
186.6
108.7
180.3
186.6 in
Length
180.3 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.94 %
General
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
VF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
176 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
18.95 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
31 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
316 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
580 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
235 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
142.1 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
