The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 117,600

€ 34,900
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 320d 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.
320d DPF
M3 CS
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
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
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
M3 CS
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.44 %

General
320d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320d DPF
M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S55
N47-D20
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
320d DPF
175 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
320d DPF
M3 CS
142 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
320d DPF
44 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
439 mi
320d DPF
702 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
111 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).
161.1 kWh
320d DPF
111 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d 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