The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 71,800
€ 39,000
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 320d.
M3
320d
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.5
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.69 %
General
M3
320d
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3
320d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
181 hp
320d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
M3
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
M3
27 mpg
50 mpg
320d
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
424 mi
Range
754 mi
M3
424 mi
754 mi
320d
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).
96.7 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
