The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 69,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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. The 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
56.3
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.82 %
General
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
F30
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW S65
N13-B16
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
414 hp
M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
20 mpg
M3
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
329 mi
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
329 mi
M3
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).
225.5 kWh
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
