The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 38,300
€ 117,600
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M3 CS.
330i
M3 CS
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
330i
M3 CS
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.14 %
General
330i
M3 CS
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
330i
M3 CS
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW S55
N52-B30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
330i
254 hp
454 hp
M3 CS
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
330i
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
M3 CS
Performance
330i
M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
330i
13.24 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
M3 CS
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
330i
27 mpg
28 mpg
M3 CS
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
439 mi
330i
450 mi
439 mi
M3 CS
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
161.1 kWh
330i
164.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
