The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 117,600
€ 39,400
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 325xi.
M3 CS
325xi
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
325xi
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.5 %
General
M3 CS
325xi
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CS
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N53
S55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
215 hp
325xi
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
M3 CS
325xi
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
M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CS
325xi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
495 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
495 mi
325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CS
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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