The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 41,400
€ 75,700
€ 41,400
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 330d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
330d DPF
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
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
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
M3
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.25 %
General
330d DPF
M3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
330d DPF
M3
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
425 hp
M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330d DPF
M3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
28 mpg
M3
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
449 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
449 mi
M3
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).
157.2 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
