BMW M3 vs BMW X3 M40i
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1569 / 3459 | 1892 / 4171 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 190 / 188 |
| Average price | €54,000 | €73,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.30 | 1:16.60 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.6 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.1 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 12.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.8 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.9 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 17.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.7 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 8.9 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 14.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.9 s | 16.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 64.9 kph (40.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 151 m (496 ft) | 142 m (467 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 95 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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