2004 BMW 745 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
