The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 75,700

€ 39,800

€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 318d.
M3
318d
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.5
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182.4
183.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %

General
M3
318d
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B47
S55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
148 hp
318d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
M3
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

318d
▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
M3
8.48 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
318d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
M3
28 mpg
52 mpg
318d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
449 mi
Range
787 mi
M3
449 mi
787 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
M3
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data