The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 66,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
318d BluePerformance
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
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d BluePerformance
M3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.61 %
General
318d BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d BluePerformance
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S65
N47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
318d BluePerformance
141 hp
414 hp
M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
318d BluePerformance
M3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d BluePerformance
M3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
19 mpg
M3
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
316 mi
318d BluePerformance
824 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
235 kWh
318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d BluePerformance
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















