The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 34,300
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) M3
€ 34,300
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
55.4
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
E90
Generation
F80
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S55
N47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
425 hp
M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3

Performance

320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

M3

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20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
27 mpg
M3
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
424 mi
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
166.7 kWh
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data