The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 46,000
€ 71,800
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3.
325d
M3
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
M3
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
General
325d
M3
F30
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S55
B47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
325d
221 hp
425 hp
M3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
325d
M3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
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15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
325d
15.76 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
325d
53 mpg
27 mpg
M3
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
805 mi
Range
424 mi
325d
805 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
