Complete technical specifications for the BMW 3-Series M3 — 431 hp, petrol, sedan, 2014. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 8.8 l/100km (32.1 mpg UK · 26.7 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | D-segment (Mid-size) |
| Bore | 84 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 10 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 2,350 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,050 rpm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Urban consumption | 12.0 l/100km (23.5 mpg UK · 19.6 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 6.9 l/100km (40.9 mpg UK · 34.1 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| 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 | 12.2 m (40.0 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 255/40R18 |
| Rear tyre size | 275/40R18 |
| Front axle weight | 990 kg (2,183 lb) |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) |
| Payload | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 1,170 kg (2,579 lb) |
| Roof load | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 480 L (17.0 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Length | 4,671 mm (183.9 in) |
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| Width | 1,877 mm (73.9 in) |
| Height | 1,424 mm (56.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm (110.7 in) |
| Front track | 1,579 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear track | 1,603 mm |
| Front legroom | 960-1180 mm |
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| Front headroom | 950-1015 mm |
| Front seat back length | 630 mm |
| Front seat length | 520 mm |
| Step-in height | 525 mm (20.7 in) |
| Interior width front | 1,480 mm |
| Rear legroom | 610-865 mm |
| Rear headroom | 930 mm |
| Rear seat back length | 690 mm |
| Rear seat length | 490 mm |
| Rear seat height | 330 mm |
| Interior width rear | 1,460 mm |
| Crash test rating | 5 stars |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Standard |
| Electronic damping | Standard |
| 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 | Optional |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Optional |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Standard |
| Traffic sign recognition | Optional |
| 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 |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| 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 (Front & Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Optional |
| Park assist | Optional |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
| 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 | Optional |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| 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 | Standard |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Optional |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Optional |
| Electric boot | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Optional |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Standard |
| Indicators in mirrors | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Optional |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Standard |
| Headlight washers | Standard |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Service interval | variable / 2 years |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 12 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €265 |
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