Full specifications
BMW 3-Series M3 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the BMW 3-Series M3 — 420 hp, petrol, sedan, 2008. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 12.4 l/100km (22.8 mpg UK · 19.0 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
D-segment (Mid-size)
Fuel & Engine · 9 fields
Bore
92 mm
Catalytic converter
Closed-loop
Compression ratio
12 :1
Fuel system
Direct Injection
Fuel tank capacity
63 L (16.6 gal US)
Stroke
75 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
DOHC
Valves per cylinder
4
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
Urban consumption
17.9 l/100km (15.8 mpg UK · 13.1 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption
9.2 l/100km (30.7 mpg UK · 25.6 mpg US)
Chassis · 11 fields
Front spring type
Coil Springs
Rear spring type
Coil Springs
Front anti-roll bar
Yes
Rear anti-roll bar
Yes
Front brakes
Ventilated Discs
Front suspension
MacPherson Struts
Rear brakes
Ventilated Discs
Rear suspension
Multilink
Turning circle
11.0 m (36.1 ft)
Front tyre size
245/40R18
Rear tyre size
265/40R18
Weights · 4 fields
Gross vehicle weight
2,150 kg (4,740 lb)
Kerb weight
1,655 kg (3,649 lb)
Payload
495 kg (1,091 lb)
Roof load
75 kg (165 lb)
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
Boot capacity
460 L (16.2 cu ft)
Boot sill height
690 mm (27.2 in)
Exterior Sizes · 6 fields
Length
4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Width
1,804 mm (71.0 in)
Height
1,447 mm (57.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,761 mm (108.7 in)
Front track
1,539 mm
Rear track
1,540 mm
Interior Sizes · 12 fields
Front legroom
910-1150 mm
Front headroom
915-980 mm
Front seat back length
620 mm
Front seat length
520 mm
Step-in height
470 mm (18.5 in)
Interior width front
1,480 mm
Rear legroom
660-920 mm
Rear headroom
910 mm
Rear seat back length
690 mm
Rear seat length
530 mm
Rear seat height
340 mm
Interior width rear
1,470 mm
Safety · 30 fields
Crash test rating
5 stars
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Brake assist
Standard
ESP
Standard
Traction control
Standard
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Electronic damping
Not Available
Automatic level control
Not Available
Hill start assist
Not Available
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Autonomous emergency braking
Not Available
Pedestrian AEB
Not Available
Lane keeping assist
Not Available
Steering assist
Not Available
Blind spot detection
Not Available
Fatigue detection
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Night vision
Not Available
Pre-crash system
Not Available
High beam assist
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Cross traffic warning
Not Available
Driver airbag
Standard
Passenger airbag
Standard
Side airbags
Standard (Front)
Curtain airbags
Standard (Front & Rear)
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ISOFIX
Standard
Emergency call (eCall)
Not Available
Comfort · 15 fields
Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Not Available
Smartphone key
Not Available
Start button
Standard
Power steering
Standard
Steering wheel controls
Not Available
Electric windows
Standard (Front & Rear)
Cruise control
Standard
Air conditioning
Standard (Automatic)
Dual zone climate
Standard
Parking sensors
Standard (Rear)
Reverse camera
Not Available
Park assist
Not Available
Electric parking brake
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Interior · 32 fields
Seat height adjustment
Standard (Driver & Passenger)
Lumbar support
Optional
Electric seat adjustment
Standard
Heated seats
Standard (Front)
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Standard
Leather steering wheel
Standard
Adjustable steering
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Standard
Rear headrests
Standard
Folding rear seats
Standard (Split)
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Standard
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Standard
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Standard
Audio input
Standard
Navigation
Standard
Bluetooth
Optional
Wireless charging
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
OTA updates
Not Available
Outside temperature
Standard
Reading lights
Standard
Exterior · 21 fields
Rain sensor
Standard (Rain Sensor)
Alloy wheels
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Roof rails
Not Available
Metallic paint
Standard
Body-coloured bumpers
Standard
Tinted glass
Standard
Privacy glass
Not Available
Electric boot
Standard
Electric mirrors
Standard (Heated)
Folding mirrors
Optional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Not Available
Indicators in mirrors
Not Available
Front fog lights
Standard
Automatic headlights
Standard
Xenon headlights
Standard
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Standard
Alarm
Standard
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
variable / 1 year
General warranty
2 years, onbeperkt
Body warranty
6 years
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€321