The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) M3
€ 43,900
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) 330d
€ 69,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the M3 is 1.9 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
330d
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.3 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3
330d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.4 %
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

General

M3
330d
E90
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
330d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N57
S65-B40
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
414 hp
242 hp
330d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d

Performance

M3
330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M3

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

330d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3
330d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M3
20 mpg
38 mpg
330d
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
611 mi
M3
329 mi
611 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data