The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Coupé (07 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 39,900
€ 68,000
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325d Coupé is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
56.1
71
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
181.7
180.3 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.92 %
General
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S65
M57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
325d Coupé
194 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
325d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
325d Coupé
18.07 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
325d Coupé
41 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Coupé
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
316 mi
325d Coupé
665 mi
316 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
325d Coupé
117.3 kWh
235 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
