The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 75,700
€ 39,100
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 320d.
M3
320d
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.9
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
110.7
183.9
108.7
178.4
183.9 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
320d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
General
M3
320d
F80
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
M3
320d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
181 hp
320d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
M3
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
320d
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
M3
8.48 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
320d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3
28 mpg
41 mpg
320d
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
449 mi
Range
665 mi
M3
449 mi
665 mi
320d
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).
117.3 kWh
M3
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
