The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
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
4630 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.75 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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