The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 69,800

€ 37,700

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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. The M3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57
71.5
78.9
55.7
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182
180.3 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.35 %

General
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
E90
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
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
414 hp
161 hp
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
M3
20 mpg
57 mpg
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
329 mi
Range
864 mi
M3
329 mi
864 mi
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
84.3 kWh
M3
225.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data