The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) M3
€ 34,000
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) 318d
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The M3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 318d.
M3
318d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
183.9 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3
318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

M3
318d
F80
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
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N47
S55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
141 hp
318d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d

Performance

M3
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

M3

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

318d

 REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
M3
8.48 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3
318d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M3
28 mpg
44 mpg
318d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
715 mi
M3
449 mi
715 mi
318d
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).
109.1 kWh
M3
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data