The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 40,000
€ 117,600
€ 40,000
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 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3 CS.
325d
M3 CS
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.4
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
M3 CS
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
General
325d
M3 CS
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
325d
M3 CS
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S55
N57-D30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
325d
201 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
325d
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
325d
M3 CS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
325d
17.66 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
325d
39 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
325d
621 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
161.1 kWh
325d
125.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
