The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 41,200
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 320d.
M3
320d
57
71.5
78.9
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182
180.3 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %
General
M3
320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
320d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N47
S65-B40
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
414 hp
181 hp
320d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
M3
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
51 mpg
M3
19 mpg
51 mpg
320d
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
316 mi
Range
770 mi
M3
316 mi
770 mi
320d
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).
94.6 kWh
M3
235 kWh
94.6 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
