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