The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 34,600
€ 66,000
€ 34,600
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. Both cars are the same width, but the 325i is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
325i
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.42 %
General
325i
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S65
N53-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
325i
215 hp
414 hp
M3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
325i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
325i
15.43 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
325i
33 mpg
19 mpg
M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
551 mi
Range
316 mi
325i
551 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
235 kWh
325i
134.5 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
