The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 66,000
€ 30,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 M3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the 316i.
M3
316i
57
71.5
78.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182
180.3 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
316i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
M3
316i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
316i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N13
S65-B40
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
M3
414 hp
134 hp
316i
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
M3
316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
316i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3
19 mpg
41 mpg
316i
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
316 mi
Range
642 mi
M3
316 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
235 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).
109.9 kWh
M3
235 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
