The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 69,800
€ 34,900
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
320d DPF
57
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
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
178
180.3 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320d DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.59 %
General
M3
320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
M3
320d DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N47
S65-B40
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
414 hp
175 hp
320d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
M3
320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M3
20 mpg
44 mpg
320d DPF
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
329 mi
Range
702 mi
M3
329 mi
702 mi
320d DPF
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
111 kWh
M3
225.5 kWh
111 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
