The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 52,000
€ 66,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 330d is 5.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the M3.
330d
M3
56.9
71.9
81.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
180.3
185.4 in
Length
180.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
M3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
330d
M3
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d
M3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW S65
B57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
330d
261 hp
414 hp
M3
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
330d
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330d
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
330d
14.66 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
19 mpg
330d
46 mpg
19 mpg
M3
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
316 mi
330d
719 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
235 kWh
330d
104.9 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
