The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 80,300

€ 37,800
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 325d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M3 Competition Package.
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S55
M57-D30
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package
Performance
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
325d DPF
37 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
424 mi
325d DPF
592 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
166.7 kWh
325d DPF
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d DPF
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data