The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 71,800
€ 40,000
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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. The M3 is 1.5 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 318d.
M3
318d
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.5
71.9
81.4
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
183.9
112.2
185.4
183.9 in
Length
185.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
318d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
General
M3
318d
F80
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW B47
S55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
M3
425 hp
148 hp
318d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
M3
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
318d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
M3
27 mpg
56 mpg
318d
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
424 mi
Range
592 mi
M3
424 mi
592 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).
86.4 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
