The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 117,600
![BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_F80_Competition.png)
€ 36,100
![BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_E90.webp)
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 CS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 325i.
M3 CS
325i
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CS
325i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
![BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_F80_Competition.png)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.44 %
![BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_E90.png)
General
M3 CS
325i
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CS
325i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N52
S55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
215 hp
325i
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
M3 CS
325i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
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325i
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CS
325i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
26 mpg
325i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
435 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
435 mi
325i
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CS
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data