The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) 318d DPF
€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 29,500
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 318d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3 CS.
318d DPF
M3 CS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

318d DPF
M3 CS
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

318d DPF
M3 CS
E90
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 DPF
M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW S55
M47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
318d DPF
120 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS

Performance

318d DPF
M3 CS
128 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

 REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

318d DPF
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
318d DPF
42 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
439 mi
318d DPF
677 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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