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 112 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 335 | M3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 302 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |