The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 43,900
€ 75,700
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 325d is 3.8 cm shorter, 6.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the M3.
325d
M3
1429
1811
2031
1424
1877
2037
1811 mm
Width
1877 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1429 mm
Height
1424 mm
2810
4633
2812
4671
4633 mm
Length
4671 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
325d
M3
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.98 %
General
325d
M3
F30
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
325d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S55
B47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
325d
221 bhp
425 bhp
M3
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
325d
450 NM
550 NM
M3
Performance
325d
M3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
M3
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7.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
325d
7.1 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
M3
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
34 mpg
325d
61 mpg
34 mpg
M3
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
770 mi
Range
449 mi
325d
770 mi
449 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
157.2 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
