The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 44,000
€ 66,000
€ 44,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the 330xd DPF is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
330xd DPF
M3
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330xd DPF
M3
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
General
330xd DPF
M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330xd DPF
M3
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 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
330xd DPF
228 hp
414 hp
M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
330xd DPF
M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xd DPF
M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
330xd DPF
29 mpg
19 mpg
M3
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
474 mi
Range
316 mi
330xd DPF
474 mi
316 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
164.6 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
330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xd DPF
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
