The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 41,100
€ 117,600
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches taller than the M3 CS.
328i
M3 CS
56.5
71.3
80
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
M3 CS
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.54 %
General
328i
M3 CS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
328i
M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
328i
242 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
328i
M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
328i
13.98 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
328i
35 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
439 mi
328i
548 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
328i
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
