2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 BMW 120
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 and 2004 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M3 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 2004 BMW M3 (350 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW M3 | 2004 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M3 | 120 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |