The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 66,000
€ 31,600
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. Both cars are the same width, but the 320i is 1.9 inches shorter and an inch lower.
320i
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
320i
M3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.99 %
General
320i
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW S65
N43-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320i
168 hp
414 hp
M3
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320i
M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
M3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320i
37 mpg
19 mpg
M3
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
316 mi
320i
611 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
235 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
