The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 130,000

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
330d DPF
M3 CRT
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178
108.7
181.7
178 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
M3 CRT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.07 %

General
330d DPF
M3 CRT
E90
Generation
E90
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
330d DPF
M3 CRT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S65
M57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
444 hp
M3 CRT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
M3 CRT
Performance
330d DPF
M3 CRT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
19 mpg
M3 CRT
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
512 mi
Range
308 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
308 mi
M3 CRT
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).
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).
240.6 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
240.6 kWh
M3 CRT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data