The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 71,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 (08 - 11) is 3.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the M3 (14 - 18).
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
57
71.5
78.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.3
110.7
183.9
180.3 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %
General
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW S55
S65-B40
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
M3 (08 - 11)
414 hp
425 hp
M3 (14 - 18)
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
M3 (08 - 11)
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M3 (14 - 18)
Performance
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 (08 - 11)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3 (14 - 18)
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
M3 (08 - 11)
8.95 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
M3 (14 - 18)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
M3 (08 - 11)
19 mpg
27 mpg
M3 (14 - 18)
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
316 mi
Range
424 mi
M3 (08 - 11)
316 mi
424 mi
M3 (14 - 18)
Environmental Impact
235 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).
166.7 kWh
M3 (08 - 11)
235 kWh
166.7 kWh
M3 (14 - 18)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 (08 - 11)
M3 (14 - 18)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
