The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 30,800
€ 117,600
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 316i is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3 CS.
316i
M3 CS
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
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
M3 CS
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.85 %
General
316i
M3 CS
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
316i
M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
316i
134 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
316i
M3 CS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
316i
41 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
439 mi
316i
642 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
