The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 34,900
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) 318d BluePerformance
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 CS is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 318d BluePerformance.
M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.55 %
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)

General

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N47
S55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
141 hp
318d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d BluePerformance

Performance

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
174 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

318d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
55 mpg
318d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
824 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
824 mi
318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
88.5 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CS
318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data