The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 69,800
€ 34,300
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 320d is 1.9 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
178.4
108.7
180.3
178.4 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
M3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.06 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d
181 hp
414 hp
M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d
M3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
320d
18.21 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
M3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320d
50 mpg
20 mpg
M3
40 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
807 mi
Range
329 mi
320d
807 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
320d
96.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
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
