The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 117,600
€ 37,800
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 325d DPF.
M3 CS
325d DPF
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.9
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
110.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CS
325d DPF
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
General
M3 CS
325d 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
325d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW M57
S55-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
M3 CS
325d DPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CS
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
37 mpg
325d DPF
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
439 mi
Range
592 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
592 mi
325d 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CS
325d 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
