The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 51,300

€ 84,200

€ 51,300
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 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
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
182.4
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
340i
M3 Competition Package
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.25 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
340i
11.57 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
340i
34 mpg
28 mpg
M3 Competition Package
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
513 mi
Range
449 mi
340i
513 mi
449 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
157.2 kWh
340i
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data