The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 69,800
€ 26,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the 318i is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
318i
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
M3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.58 %
General
318i
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
318i
M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW S65
N46-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
318i
127 hp
414 hp
M3
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
318i
M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
318i
24.91 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
318i
32 mpg
20 mpg
M3
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
329 mi
318i
536 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
318i
138.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
