2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2008 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 116 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
