The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (05 - 05) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 66,000
€ 29,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the 320d is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
320d
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
320d
M3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
320d
M3
E90
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
320d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW S65
M47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d
161 hp
414 hp
M3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d
M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
320d
20.4 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320d
41 mpg
19 mpg
M3
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
316 mi
320d
665 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
320d
117.3 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
