2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
