2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 328 and 2005 BMW M3 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW M3 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
