The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 36,100
€ 75,700
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
325i
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
M3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
General
325i
M3
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
325i
M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW S55
N52-B25
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
325i
215 hp
425 hp
M3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
325i
M3
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
325i
15.59 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
325i
26 mpg
28 mpg
M3
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
435 mi
Range
449 mi
325i
435 mi
449 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
157.2 kWh
325i
170.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
