The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 80,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 316i is 1.9 inches shorter and 2.6 inches narrower.
316i
M3 Competition Package
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
M3 Competition Package
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
General
316i
M3 Competition Package
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316i
M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW S55
N13-B16
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
316i
134 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package
Performance
316i
M3 Competition Package
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
316i
24.02 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
316i
41 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
424 mi
316i
642 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
166.7 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
