The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 71,800
€ 41,000
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 325i Coupé is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
56.1
71
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
181.7
180.3 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.96 %
General
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
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 Coupé
215 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
325i Coupé
15.64 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
325i Coupé
32 mpg
20 mpg
M3 Coupé
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
529 mi
Range
329 mi
325i Coupé
529 mi
329 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
225.5 kWh
325i Coupé
140.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
