The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Coupé (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 34,100
€ 68,000
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 320i Coupé is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
56.1
71
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
181.6
108.7
181.7
181.6 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.29 %
General
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
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 Coupé
168 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
320i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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18.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
320i Coupé
18.83 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320i Coupé
36 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Coupé
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
316 mi
320i Coupé
593 mi
316 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
125 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 Coupé
125 kWh
235 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
