2007 BMW M3 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
