The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 68,000
€ 42,100
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Coupé is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the 325d Coupé.
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
56.1
71
77.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
71 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
181.7
108.7
180.3
181.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.32 %
General
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
E92
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW M57
S65-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Coupé
414 hp
194 hp
325d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325d Coupé
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
325d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M3 Coupé
19 mpg
38 mpg
325d Coupé
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
316 mi
Range
611 mi
M3 Coupé
316 mi
611 mi
325d Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
127.6 kWh
M3 Coupé
235 kWh
127.6 kWh
325d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
325d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
