2008 BMW M3 vs. 2007 BMW M
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. Both 2008 BMW M3 and 2007 BMW M are equipped with a 3,246 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2007 BMW M | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
