The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) 320i
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the M3 Competition Package.
320i
M3 Competition Package
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320i
M3 Competition Package
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.47 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

320i
M3 Competition Package
F30
Generation
F80
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 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S55
N20-B20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
320i
181 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package

Performance

320i
M3 Competition Package
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

320i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
320i
18.15 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
320i
35 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
424 mi
320i
548 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
320i
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data