The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) M3
€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) 316i
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 316i.
M3
316i
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3
316i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

General

M3
316i
F80
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
316i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N13
S55-B30
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
M3
425 hp
134 hp
316i
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i

Performance

M3
316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

M3

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

316i

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
M3
8.48 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3
316i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3
28 mpg
41 mpg
316i
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
642 mi
M3
449 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
109.9 kWh
M3
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data