The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 80,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M3 Competition Package.
325xi
M3 Competition Package
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
M3 Competition Package
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
325xi
M3 Competition Package
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
M3 Competition Package
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package
Performance
325xi
M3 Competition Package
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
426 mi
Range
424 mi
325xi
426 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
174.3 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
325xi
174.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data