2003 BMW M3 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2003 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2003 BMW M3 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M3 | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |