The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d DPF Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 43,900
€ 69,800
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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 335d DPF is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
335d 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
335d DPF
M3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %
General
335d DPF
M3
E90
Generation
E90
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
335d DPF
M3
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
335d DPF
282 hp
414 hp
M3
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
335d DPF
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
335d DPF
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
335d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
335d DPF
12.94 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
335d DPF
M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
335d DPF
31 mpg
20 mpg
M3
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
505 mi
Range
329 mi
335d DPF
505 mi
329 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
225.5 kWh
335d DPF
154.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
335d DPF
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















