The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 66,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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. The 320i is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the M3.
320i
M3
56.5
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 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
M3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
320i
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S65
N20-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320i
181 hp
414 hp
M3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
320i
M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
320i
18.15 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
M3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320i
35 mpg
19 mpg
M3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
548 mi
Range
316 mi
320i
548 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
235 kWh
320i
128.7 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
