The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 80,300
€ 39,000
€ 80,300
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 M3 Competition Package is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 325i.
M3 Competition Package
325i
56.3
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
56.3 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 Competition Package
325i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
M3 Competition Package
325i
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Competition Package
325i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N53
S55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 Competition Package
444 hp
215 hp
325i
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
M3 Competition Package
325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Competition Package
325i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
29 mpg
325i
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
483 mi
M3 Competition Package
424 mi
483 mi
325i
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).
153.5 kWh
M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Competition Package
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
