2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 and 2005 Peugeot 307 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 189 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
