Comparison BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i (231 Hp) & BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | X3 | M3 |
| Generation: | X3 (E83) | M3 Coupe (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0i (231 Hp) | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.0 l/100 km | 16.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.4 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 67 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 321 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 7400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | S50B32 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3201 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4569 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1853 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1674 mm | 1335 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2795 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1524 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1542 mm | 1444 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 200 mm | 110 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 405 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1560 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2260 kg | 1950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 kg | 1460 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.0J x 17 | R17 |