The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 41,400
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) 330d DPF
€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 330d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M3 Competition Package.
330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 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
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.72 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S55
M57-D30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package

Performance

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

330d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

 REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
27 mpg
M3 Competition Package
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
424 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
424 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
166.7 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d DPF
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data