The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 80,300
€ 28,500
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the M3 Competition Package is 1.9 inches longer and 2.6 inches wider.
M3 Competition Package
316i
56.3
73.9
80.2
56.3
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Competition Package
316i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
General
M3 Competition Package
316i
F80
Generation
F30
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 manual transmission
Engine
M3 Competition Package
316i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N13
S55-B30
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
M3 Competition Package
444 hp
134 hp
316i
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
M3 Competition Package
316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Competition Package
316i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
41 mpg
316i
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
424 mi
Range
642 mi
M3 Competition Package
424 mi
642 mi
316i
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).
109.9 kWh
M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Competition Package
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
