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BMW M3 Sedan
2008 – 2011
Sedan Germany
The BMW M3 Sedan was in production from 2008 to 2011. Its petrol engines range from 420 hp across 2 variants. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 4.7 s. Compared with the previous generation (1994 – 1998), peak power rose from 321 to 420 hp, and minimum weight went up by 145 kg. The same generation also came as coupé and convertible.
Body styleSedan
Production2008 – 2011
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power420 hp
0–100 km/h4.7 – 4.9 s
Top speed249 km/h
Fuel economy11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V8 6MT RWD (420 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 420 hp | 4.9 s | 249 | 6-manual speed |
| 4.0L V8 7AT RWD (420 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 420 hp | 4.7 s | 249 | 7- automatic speed M DCT |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3999 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 309 KW @ 8300 RPM420 HP @ 8300 RPM414 BHP @ 8300 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- High-rewing concept with single butterflies, dual-Vanos, oil supply optimised for driving dynamics, ion flow anti-knock contro
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-manual speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/40 ZR18. // 265/40 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 180.3 in (4580 mm)
- Width
- 70.8 in (1798 mm)
- Height
- 57 in (1448 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.6 in (2758 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.9 cuFT (450 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3538 lbs (1605 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 290 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3999 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 309 KW @ 8300 RPM420 HP @ 8300 RPM414 BHP @ 8300 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- High-rewing concept with single butterflies, dual-Vanos, oil supply optimised for driving dynamics, ion flow anti-knock contro
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7- automatic speed M DCT
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/40 ZR18 // 265/40 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 180.3 in (4580 mm)
- Width
- 70.8 in (1798 mm)
- Height
- 57 in (1448 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.6 in (2758 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.9 cuFT (450 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3583 lbs (1625 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 263 g/km
Length4,580 mm
Width1,798 mm
Height1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,758 mm
Curb weight1,605 – 1,625 kg
Torque400 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.











