The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (13 - 15)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) M3
€ 39,700
BMW 325d (13 - 15) 325d
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the 325d.
M3
325d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3
325d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.82 %
BMW 325d (13 - 15)

General

M3
325d
F80
Generation
F30
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M3
425 hp
215 hp
325d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
325d

Performance

M3
325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

M3

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

325d

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3
325d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M3
27 mpg
48 mpg
325d
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
723 mi
M3
424 mi
723 mi
325d
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).
100.7 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data