The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 84,200
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M3 Competition Package.
318i
M3 Competition Package
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
M3 Competition Package
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.23 %
General
318i
M3 Competition Package
E90
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
318i
M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW S55
N43-B20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
318i
141 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package
Performance
318i
M3 Competition Package
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
318i
22.44 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
318i
37 mpg
28 mpg
M3 Competition Package
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
449 mi
318i
621 mi
449 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
157.2 kWh
318i
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
