Comparison BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.6 (101 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | M3 | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | M3 (F80) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | Golf III (1HX) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT | 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 (101 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2014 year | 2001 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2020 year | 2003 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4+1 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 194 g/km | ||
| Power: | 431 hp | 192 hp | 101 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500-7300 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 237 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.1 sec | 8.5 sec | 11.2 sec |
| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 1850-5500 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | S55B30 | M54B25 | AEK, AFT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1595 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 13.9 l | 8.4 l | 5.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 75 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 DCT | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4671 mm | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width: | 1877 mm | 1755 mm | 1695 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm | ||
| Height: | 1424 mm | 1370 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2812 mm | 2725 mm | |
| Front track: | 1579 mm | 1470 mm | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm | 1485 mm | 1462 mm |
| Front overhang: | 811 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1048 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 410 l | 330 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2100 kg | 1910 kg | 1525 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1410 kg | 1090 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 10.6 m | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 ZR18 95Y; 275/40 ZR18 99Y | 205/55 R16 | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.0J x 18; 10.0J x 18 | 7J x 16 | R14 |