2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 BMW 335 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 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3. 2006 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
