The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 71,800
€ 31,900
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 318d.
M3
318d
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
178.4
183.9 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
318d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
General
M3
318d
F80
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
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N47
S55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
141 hp
318d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
M3
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
318d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
M3
27 mpg
52 mpg
318d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
424 mi
Range
843 mi
M3
424 mi
843 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
92.5 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
