BMW M3 vs. Ferrari F430
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M3 and Ferrari F430 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M3 and the Ferrari F430.
When comparing the BMW M3's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the BMW M3 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Ferrari F430 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M3's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the BMW M3 is a better car than the Ferrari F430.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M3’s base engine makes 414 horsepower, and the Ferrari F430 base engine makes 490 horsepower. The M3 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles. The F430 is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 402 miles.This gives the BMW M3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ferrari F430 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW M3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Ferrari F430 has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,500
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$186,925
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,398
Price Range:
$17,996 - $39,595
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,424
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
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0
BMW M3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ferrari F430 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ferrari F430
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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N/A
BMW M3 Rankings
Not yet available
Ferrari F430 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M3 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Ferrari F430 Trim Levels
Base, F1
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.112 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
343 foot-lbs @ 5250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.153 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
280 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
276 / 402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
46 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3704 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
181.8 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3196 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
177.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Jerez Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Daytona Black
Blue
Abu Dhabi Blue / California Blue / Indigo Blue / Mirabeau Blue / Pozzi Blue / Tour de France Blue
Gray
Alloy Gray / Gun Metal Metallic Gray / Ingrid Gray / Silverstone Gray / Titanium Gray
Red
Burgandy Red / Corsa Red / Mugello Red / Ruby Metallic / Scuderia Red
Silver
Nurburgring Silver
White
Avus White
Yellow
Modena Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Beige Novillo Extended Leather / Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather
Black
Anthracite and Black Cloth/Leather / Black Novillo Extended Leather / Black Novillo Leather
Red
Fox Red Novillo Extended Leather / Fox Red Novillo Leather
Silver
Silver Novillo Extended Leather / Silver Novillo Leather
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Cream
Black
Black / Charcoal
Red
Burgundy / Red
Silver
Not available
Blue
Dark Blue / Light Blue / Medium Blue
Brown
Natural / Sand
Gray
Dark Gray
