The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 75,700
€ 41,400
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 330d DPF.
M3
330d 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
330d DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.25 %
General
M3
330d 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
330d 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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3
425 hp
228 hp
330d DPF
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d DPF
Performance
M3
330d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
M3
8.48 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
330d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
M3
28 mpg
32 mpg
330d DPF
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
449 mi
Range
512 mi
M3
449 mi
512 mi
330d DPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
152.2 kWh
M3
157.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
330d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
