The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) M3 CS
€ 49,900
BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18) 330d
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

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 1.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 330d.
M3 CS
330d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
183.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CS
330d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

M3 CS
330d
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
8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CS
454 hp
254 hp
330d
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
330d

Performance

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

177 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

330d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CS
330d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M3 CS
28 mpg
48 mpg
330d
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
723 mi
M3 CS
439 mi
723 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).
100.7 kWh
M3 CS
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CS
330d
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