2013 BMW 7 Series vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, both 2013 BMW 7 Series and 2013 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2013 BMW M3. (408 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 395 kg more than 2013 BMW M3. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 BMW 7 Series | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series | M3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 528 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5214 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2134 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
