The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 37,500
€ 75,700
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 316d is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3.
316d
M3
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
316d
M3
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
316d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S55
B47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
316d
114 hp
425 hp
M3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
316d
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
316d
M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
316d
29.11 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
M3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
316d
60 mpg
28 mpg
M3
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
908 mi
Range
449 mi
316d
908 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
316d
80.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
