The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 36,700
€ 69,800
€ 36,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the 320d is 1.9 inches shorter and an inch lower.
320d
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.3
178.4 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
M3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.87 %
General
320d
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d
M3
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d
175 hp
414 hp
M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d
M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
320d
20.15 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320d
44 mpg
20 mpg
M3
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
329 mi
320d
702 mi
329 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).
225.5 kWh
320d
111 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
