The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 34,300

€ 117,600

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3 CS.
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.75 %

General
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW S55
N13-B16
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
143 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
703 mi
Range
439 mi
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
161.1 kWh
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data