The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 66,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 328i is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the M3.
328i
M3
56.5
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
M3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %
General
328i
M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
328i
M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW S65
N20-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
328i
242 hp
414 hp
M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
328i
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
M3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
328i
35 mpg
19 mpg
M3
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
316 mi
328i
557 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
235 kWh
328i
127 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
