The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 49,200
€ 75,700
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M3.
330d BluePerformance
M3
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
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
110.6
182
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
M3
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
General
330d BluePerformance
M3
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
330d BluePerformance
254 hp
425 hp
M3
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330d BluePerformance
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.63 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
330d BluePerformance
45 mpg
28 mpg
M3
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
681 mi
Range
449 mi
330d BluePerformance
681 mi
449 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
157.2 kWh
330d BluePerformance
107 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
