The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

€ 45,600
BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15) 330d
€ 84,200
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) M3 Competition Package
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200

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. Both cars are the same height, but the 330d is 1.9 inches shorter and 2.6 inches narrower.
330d
M3 Competition Package
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

330d
M3 Competition Package
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

General

330d
M3 Competition Package
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

330d
M3 Competition Package
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
330d
254 hp
444 hp
M3 Competition Package
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
330d
413 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 Competition Package

Performance

330d
M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

330d

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Competition Package

 REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
330d
14.02 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d
M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
330d
48 mpg
28 mpg
M3 Competition Package
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
449 mi
330d
723 mi
449 mi
M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
157.2 kWh
330d
100.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d
M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data