The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 38,700
BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15) 320d
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the M3 Competition Package is 1.9 inches longer and 2.6 inches wider.
M3 Competition Package
320d
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 Competition Package
320d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %
BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

M3 Competition Package
320d
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

M3 Competition Package
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Competition Package
444 hp
181 hp
320d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d

Performance

M3 Competition Package
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

320d

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 Competition Package
320d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
53 mpg
320d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
805 mi
M3 Competition Package
424 mi
805 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).
90.4 kWh
M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 Competition Package
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data