2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 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 114 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
