2010 BMW 123 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, both 2010 BMW 123 and 2010 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 123 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 123 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
