The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 50,600
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) 335d
€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) M3
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 335d is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M3.
335d
M3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

335d
M3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

335d
M3
F30
Generation
F80
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

335d
M3
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
335d
309 hp
425 hp
M3
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
335d
465 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3

Performance

335d
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

335d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

M3

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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
335d
12.17 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

335d
M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
335d
44 mpg
27 mpg
M3
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
656 mi
Range
424 mi
335d
656 mi
424 mi
M3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
166.7 kWh
335d
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

335d
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data