2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 138 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 330 | 2008 BMW M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | M3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |