2003 BMW M3 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 9 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW M3 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M3 | 640 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |