The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) 318d DPF
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The M3 CS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 318d DPF.
M3 CS
318d DPF
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
318d DPF
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

General

M3 CS
318d DPF
F80
Generation
E90
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 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW M47
S55-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
120 hp
318d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
318d DPF

Performance

M3 CS
318d DPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
42 mpg
318d DPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
677 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
677 mi
318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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