The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 42,900

€ 69,800

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the 330d BluePerformance is 1.9 inches shorter and an inch lower.
330d BluePerformance
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.3
178.4 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
M3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.28 %

General
330d BluePerformance
M3
E90
Generation
E90
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
330d BluePerformance
M3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S65
N57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
330d BluePerformance
242 hp
414 hp
M3
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330d BluePerformance
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M3
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
20 mpg
M3
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
329 mi
330d BluePerformance
665 mi
329 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data