The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 37,300
BMW 318d (15 - 18) 318d
€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600

ⓘ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 318d is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3 CS.
318d
M3 CS
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

318d
M3 CS
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

318d
M3 CS
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

318d
M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S55
B47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
318d
148 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS

Performance

318d
M3 CS
134 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

318d

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
318d
22.42 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

318d
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
318d
59 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
439 mi
318d
885 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
161.1 kWh
318d
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

318d
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data