The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 71,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 420d Coupé is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
54.8
71.9
79.4
56.1
71
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.8 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182.6
108.7
181.7
182.6 in
Length
181.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
General
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
F32
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S65
B47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
420d Coupé
187 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
420d Coupé
19.04 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
420d Coupé
53 mpg
20 mpg
M3 Coupé
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
329 mi
420d Coupé
805 mi
329 mi
M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
225.5 kWh
420d Coupé
90.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420d Coupé
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
