Compare BMW M3 E90 vs BMW 3 Series E90 vs BMW M3 F80
Variants
MT
DCT
CRT
318d
318i
320d
320d AT
320i
320i AT
325d
325d AT
325i
325i AT
325xi
330d
330i N52
330i N52 AT
330i N53
330xd
330xi
335i
335xi
MT
DCT
Competition MT
Competition DCT
CS
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Length
4520 mm / 178.0 in
4671 mm / 183.9 in
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in
2812 mm / 110.7 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
171 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
S55B30
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
59%
79%
Pros
- Fantastic S65 V8 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
- Sweet N52 and M57 inline-6 engines
- Still easy to DIY
- Good aftermarket support
- Aggressive styling
- Down to great 3.9s 0-100kph time
- Good power output from an I6
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
- Sterile exterior design
- Functional interior design
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Limited by MacPherson strut suspensions
- Drivetrain a bit too aggressive
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