The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 80,300
€ 38,700
€ 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 M3 Competition Package is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 325xi.
M3 Competition Package
325xi
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
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Competition Package
325xi
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
General
M3 Competition Package
325xi
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Competition Package
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N52
S55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
M3 Competition Package
444 hp
215 hp
325xi
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
M3 Competition Package
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Competition Package
325xi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
395 mi
M3 Competition Package
424 mi
395 mi
325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Competition Package
325xi
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
