BMW M3
Sport-Sedan of 3-series.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1989 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 375 kW (503 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 230 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,855 kg |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the BMW M3 in 2025 (2 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the BMW M3 (from registration data). 13 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1989–1991 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1995 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1995 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.9 l/100 km | 2015–2021 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.2 l/100 km | 2015–2018 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1996–1997 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1997 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.5 l/100 km | 1998–1999 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1998 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2001–2006 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2002–2006 |
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 2008–2010 |
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 2008–2010 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the BMW M3 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the BMW M3 have?
- The BMW M3 produces 375 kW (503 hp).
- How much does the BMW M3 weigh?
- The BMW M3 has a kerb weight of about 1,855 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the BMW M3?
- The BMW M3 emits 230 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).