The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 69,800
€ 42,000
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. The 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the M3.
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
55.7
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.3
182.4 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S65
B47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
414 hp
M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.61 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mpg
20 mpg
M3
51 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
932 mi
Range
329 mi
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
932 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
