The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 130,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
320i
M3 CRT
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178
108.7
181.7
178 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
M3 CRT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.9 %
General
320i
M3 CRT
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320i
M3 CRT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW S65
N46-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
320i
148 hp
444 hp
M3 CRT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
320i
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
M3 CRT
Performance
320i
M3 CRT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CRT
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
320i
21.23 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320i
30 mpg
19 mpg
M3 CRT
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
308 mi
320i
495 mi
308 mi
M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
240.6 kWh
320i
149.7 kWh
240.6 kWh
M3 CRT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
