The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 60,100
€ 38,600
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 320d Coupé DPF.
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
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
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
General
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N47
S54-B32
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
175 hp
320d Coupé DPF
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d Coupé DPF
Performance
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
320d Coupé DPF
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
43 mpg
320d Coupé DPF
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
292 mi
Range
689 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
689 mi
320d Coupé DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
320d Coupé DPF
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
