The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 60,100
€ 42,000
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the 420d Coupé.
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.8
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
54.8 in
107.5
176.9
110.6
182.6
176.9 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %
General
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
181 hp
420d Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Coupé
Performance
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
420d Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
49 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
49 mpg
420d Coupé
12 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
292 mi
Range
738 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
738 mi
420d 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).
98.8 kWh
M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
420d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
420d Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
