The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 71,800
€ 33,800
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 320i.
M3
320i
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
320i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
M3
320i
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N43
S55-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
M3
425 hp
168 hp
320i
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
M3
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M3
27 mpg
35 mpg
320i
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
575 mi
M3
424 mi
575 mi
320i
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).
128.7 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320i
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
