The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 66,000
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 325d is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
325d
M3
56.3
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.3
182.4 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
M3
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.86 %
General
325d
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d
M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S65
N47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
325d
215 hp
414 hp
M3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
325d
M3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
325d
16.05 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
M3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
19 mpg
325d
51 mpg
19 mpg
M3
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
316 mi
325d
770 mi
316 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).
235 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
