2010 BMW 330 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, both 2010 BMW 330 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 158 more horse power than 2010 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 330.
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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 330 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
