2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
