2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 2005 BMW M3 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2005 BMW M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | M3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |