The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 29,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the M3 is 1.9 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
318i
57
71.5
78.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
178.4
180.3 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
318i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.58 %
General
M3
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3
318i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N43
S65-B40
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
M3
414 hp
141 hp
318i
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
M3
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
318i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3
19 mpg
37 mpg
318i
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
621 mi
M3
316 mi
621 mi
318i
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).
119.4 kWh
M3
235 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
