The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 69,800
€ 40,000
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the 320i.
M3
320i
57
71.5
78.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182.4
180.3 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.3 %
General
M3
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
320i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW B48
S65-B40
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
M3
414 hp
181 hp
320i
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
M3
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M3
20 mpg
44 mpg
320i
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
703 mi
M3
329 mi
703 mi
320i
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).
100.4 kWh
M3
225.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
