The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) 328i
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 41,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 328i is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the M3 Competition Package.
328i
M3 Competition Package
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

328i
M3 Competition Package
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

328i
M3 Competition Package
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

328i
M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S55
N20-B20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
328i
242 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package

Performance

328i
M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

328i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
328i
13.98 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

328i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
328i
35 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
424 mi
328i
548 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
166.7 kWh
328i
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

328i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data