The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 71,800
€ 41,500
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 325i Coupé.
M3 Coupé
325i 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
325i Coupé
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.17 %
General
M3 Coupé
325i Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
325i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N53
S65-B40
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 Coupé
414 hp
215 hp
325i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
325i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
8.92 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
M3 Coupé
20 mpg
29 mpg
325i Coupé
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
483 mi
M3 Coupé
329 mi
483 mi
325i Coupé
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 Coupé
225.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
325i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
