The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 69,800

€ 44,400

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
M3
335d DPF
57
71.5
78.9
55.9
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
108.7
180.3
108.7
178
180.3 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
335d DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %

General
M3
335d DPF
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
335d DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW M57
S65-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
M3
414 hp
282 hp
335d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
335d DPF
Performance
M3
335d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

335d DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
M3
9.05 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
335d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
335d DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M3
20 mpg
35 mpg
335d DPF
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
329 mi
Range
565 mi
M3
329 mi
565 mi
335d DPF
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).
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
225.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
335d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
335d DPF
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