The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 36,800
€ 56,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 320d Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the M3 Coupé.
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
54
70.1
78
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
54 in
108.7
180.3
107.5
176.9
180.3 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S54
N47-D20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
320d Coupé
175 hp
338 hp
M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
320d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
320d Coupé
18.96 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
18 mpg
320d Coupé
49 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Coupé
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
790 mi
Range
292 mi
320d Coupé
790 mi
292 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
253.8 kWh
320d Coupé
98.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
