The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 43,900
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) 330d
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 330d.
M3 CS
330d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
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 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
183.9 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
330d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.1 %
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

General

M3 CS
330d
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
330d
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
242 hp
330d
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d

Performance

M3 CS
330d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

330d

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
330d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
38 mpg
330d
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
611 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
611 mi
330d
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).
127.6 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CS
330d
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