The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 56,900
€ 42,800
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 325d Coupé.
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
181.6
176.9 in
Length
181.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
General
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW M57
S54-B32
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
201 hp
325d Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325d Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
325d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
39 mpg
325d Coupé
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
292 mi
Range
621 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
621 mi
325d Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
125.5 kWh
M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
