The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 42,900
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) 330d BluePerformance
€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) M3
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 330d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
330d BluePerformance
M3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 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 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
178.4 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

330d BluePerformance
M3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

330d BluePerformance
M3
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

330d BluePerformance
M3
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S55
N57-D30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
330d BluePerformance
242 hp
425 hp
M3
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3

Performance

330d BluePerformance
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

330d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

M3

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d BluePerformance
M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
27 mpg
M3
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
424 mi
330d BluePerformance
665 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
166.7 kWh
330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d BluePerformance
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data