The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 71,800
€ 49,200
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 M3 is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 330d BluePerformance.
M3
330d BluePerformance
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.3
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
330d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
General
M3
330d BluePerformance
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
330d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N57
S55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
254 hp
330d BluePerformance
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
330d BluePerformance
Performance
M3
330d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
M3
27 mpg
45 mpg
330d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
424 mi
Range
681 mi
M3
424 mi
681 mi
330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
107 kWh
M3
166.7 kWh
107 kWh
330d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
