The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 130,000
€ 38,600
€ 130,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the M3 CRT is 3.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
M3 CRT
325i
55.7
71.5
78.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
181.7
108.7
178.4
181.7 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CRT
325i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.26 %
General
M3 CRT
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CRT
325i
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 CRT
444 hp
215 hp
325i
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
M3 CRT
325i
180 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CRT
325i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
M3 CRT
19 mpg
32 mpg
325i
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
308 mi
Range
529 mi
M3 CRT
308 mi
529 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
140.2 kWh
M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CRT
325i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
