Compare BMW M3 F80 vs BMW M3 E90 vs BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan

Variants
MT
DCT
Competition MT
Competition DCT
CS
MT
DCT
CRT
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT

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
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
4671 mm / 183.9 in
4471 mm / 176.0 in
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
1739 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.31

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Engine
S55B30
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
12.0:1
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

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
84%
52%
Pros
  • Aggressive styling
  • Down to great 3.9s 0-100kph time
  • Good power output from an I6
  • Fantastic S65 V8 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
  • Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
  • Easy to DIY
  • Simple and classy exterior design
Cons
  • Limited by MacPherson strut suspensions
  • Drivetrain a bit too aggressive
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Functional interior

Price

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