The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 66,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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. The 320d is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the M3.
320d
M3
56.5
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
M3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %
General
320d
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320d
181 hp
414 hp
M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320d
M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
320d
19.43 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
M3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320d
51 mpg
19 mpg
M3
42 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
316 mi
320d
770 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
235 kWh
320d
94.6 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
