The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 36,700
€ 71,800
€ 36,700
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
320d
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.4
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
M3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
320d
M3
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
320d
175 hp
425 hp
M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
320d
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d
M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
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20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
320d
20.15 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
320d
44 mpg
27 mpg
M3
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
424 mi
320d
702 mi
424 mi
M3
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).
166.7 kWh
320d
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
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
