2011 BMW 730 vs. 2011 BMW M3

To start off, both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.

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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 730 2011 BMW M3
Make BMW BMW
Model 730 M3
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan 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 244 HP 414 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8300 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 246 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 5.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1885 kg
Vehicle Length 5212 mm 4615 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1803 mm
Vehicle Height 1479 mm 1392 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2761 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.6 L/100km 12.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 18 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 63 L


 

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