The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 34,200
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) 320d DPF
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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 320d DPF.
M3 CS
320d DPF
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF Automatic (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 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
320d 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 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

M3 CS
320d 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 automatic transmission

Engine

M3 CS
320d 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
161 hp
320d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
320d DPF

Performance

M3 CS
320d DPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF

 REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
35 mpg
320d DPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
565 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
565 mi
320d 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).
137.9 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CS
320d 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