Back to results

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.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.