The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) 340i
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 49,200
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 340i is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the M3 Competition Package.
340i
M3 Competition Package
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

340i
M3 Competition Package
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.87 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

340i
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

340i
M3 Competition Package
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW S55
B58-B30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
340i
322 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package

Performance

340i
M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

340i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
340i
11.47 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

340i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
340i
31 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
424 mi
340i
460 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
340i
145.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

340i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data