The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)
€ 69,800
€ 41,100
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 325d.
M3
325d
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
325d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.83 %
General
M3
325d
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
325d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M3
414 hp
215 hp
325d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
M3
325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
325d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M3
20 mpg
48 mpg
325d
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
329 mi
Range
723 mi
M3
329 mi
723 mi
325d
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).
100.7 kWh
M3
225.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
