The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 69,800
€ 37,300
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 318d is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
318d
M3
56.3
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.3
182.4 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
318d
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
318d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S65
B47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
318d
148 hp
414 hp
M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
318d
M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
318d
22.42 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
M3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
20 mpg
318d
59 mpg
20 mpg
M3
48 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
329 mi
318d
885 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
318d
82.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
