The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 69,800
€ 31,100
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 1.9 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
178.4
108.7
180.3
178.4 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
M3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.82 %
General
318i
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 N43
Engine Series
BMW S65
N43-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
318i
141 hp
414 hp
M3
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
318i
M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
318i
36 mpg
20 mpg
M3
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
329 mi
318i
593 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 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
