The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 15) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 69,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 316d is 4.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the M3.
316d
M3
1429
1811
2031
1447
1817
2005
1811 mm
Width
1817 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1429 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4624
2761
4580
4624 mm
Length
4580 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
316d
M3
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.06 %
General
316d
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
316d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S65
B47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
316d
114 bhp
414 bhp
M3
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
316d
270 NM
400 NM
M3
Performance
316d
M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
13.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
316d
13.11 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
M3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
24 mpg
316d
72 mpg
24 mpg
M3
61 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
908 mi
Range
329 mi
316d
908 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
316d
80.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
