The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 37,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the M3 is 1.9 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
325d
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
325d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.75 %
General
M3
325d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3
325d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N57
S65-B40
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
M3
414 hp
201 hp
325d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
M3
325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
325d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3
19 mpg
41 mpg
325d
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
316 mi
Range
665 mi
M3
316 mi
665 mi
325d
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).
117.3 kWh
M3
235 kWh
117.3 kWh
325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
325d
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
