The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 42,200
€ 71,800
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 320d Coupé is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
56.1
71
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
181.6
108.7
181.7
181.6 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.17 %
General
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
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 Coupé
181 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
320d Coupé
19.55 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320d Coupé
41 mpg
20 mpg
M3 Coupé
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
329 mi
320d Coupé
665 mi
329 mi
M3 Coupé
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).
225.5 kWh
320d Coupé
117.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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