The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 320d (12 - 15)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 36,500
BMW 320d (12 - 15) 320d
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 CS is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 320d.
M3 CS
320d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 320d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
320d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.95 %
BMW 320d (12 - 15)

General

M3 CS
320d
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M3 CS
320d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N47
S55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
181 hp
320d
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d

Performance

M3 CS
320d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

320d

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
320d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
52 mpg
320d
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
787 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
787 mi
320d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
92.5 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CS
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data