The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 84,200

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200
ⓘ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
71.3
80
56.3
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
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
M3 Competition Package
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
328i
35 mpg
28 mpg
M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
449 mi
328i
557 mi
449 mi
M3 Competition Package
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).
157.2 kWh
328i
127 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data