The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 34,900

€ 130,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
320d DPF
M3 CRT
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178
108.7
181.7
178 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
M3 CRT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %

General
320d DPF
M3 CRT
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d DPF
M3 CRT
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d DPF
175 hp
444 hp
M3 CRT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
M3 CRT
Performance
320d DPF
M3 CRT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320d DPF
44 mpg
19 mpg
M3 CRT
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
308 mi
320d DPF
702 mi
308 mi
M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
240.6 kWh
320d DPF
111 kWh
240.6 kWh
M3 CRT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data