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 4.7 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 |
|---|