2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 BMW 323
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 BMW 323 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 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2006 BMW 323 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
