BMW M3 Specifications: Full Technical Details

BMW M3 is the high-performance version of the 3 Series sedan, legendary for combining a powerful inline-six engine with sharp dynamics and a usable everyday character. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2020-Present)

The current M3 (G80, 2020–present) uses BMW's S58 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six producing 503 hp and 650 Nm (Competition M xDrive), or up to 530 hp in the 2026 Touring, with an 8-speed M Steptronic and all-wheel drive (M xDrive).

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment PERFORMANCE SEDAN

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 8-speed M Steptronic automatic

Drive All-wheel drive (M xDrive); Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,993 cc

Engine type3.0L S58 Twin-Turbo I6

Peak power375–390 kW (503–530 hp)

Peak torque650 Nm

Transmission8-speed M Steptronic automatic

Driven wheelsAll-wheel drive (M xDrive); Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,794 × 1,903 × 1,438 mm mm

Wheelbase2,857 mm

Kerb weight1,730–1,808 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank59 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈12.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≈8.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc (compound brakes)

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionDouble wishbone (M-specific)

Rear suspension5-link (M-specific)

SteeringRack and pinion (Active M Steering)

Front tyres275/35 R19; 285/30 R20

Previous Generation (2014-2018)

The 2014-2018 BMW M3 is powered by a Twin Turbo MPFI engine producing 317 kW and 550 Nm, paired with 7-speed dual-clutch. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,979 cc

Engine typeTwin Turbo MPFI

Peak power317 kW

Peak torque550 Nm

Transmission7-speed dual-clutch

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,671 × 1,877 × 1,421 mm mm

Wheelbase2,761 mm

Kerb weight1,635 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank60 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)11.0 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)6.7 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; coil spring; double wishbone +1 more

Rear suspensionMacPherson strut; coil spring; multi-link +1 more

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres255/35 R19

Earlier Generation (2007-2013)

The 2007-2013 BMW M3 is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 309 kW and 400 Nm, paired with 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE & 4-DOOR SEDAN & 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE

Segment MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement3,999 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power309 kW

Peak torque400 Nm

Transmission6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,616 × 1,804 × 1,418 mm mm

Wheelbase2,761 mm

Kerb weight1,675–1,905 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank63 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)17.0–17.3 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)9.0–9.4 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; coil spring; double wishbone +1 more

Rear suspensionMacPherson strut; coil spring; multi-link +1 more

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres245/40 R19; 245/35 R19

Earlier Generation (2000-2006)

The 2000-2006 BMW M3 is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 243 kW and 326 Nm, paired with 6-speed manual. It seats 4.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE

Segment MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 4

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed manual

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement3,246 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power243 kW

Peak torque326 Nm

Transmission6-speed manual

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank63 L

Seats4

Fuel economy (city)≈13.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≈9.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Earlier Generation (1992-1999)

The 1992-1999 BMW M3 is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 243 kW and 326 Nm, paired with 5-speed manual. It seats 4.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE

Segment MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 4

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 5-speed manual

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,990–3,152 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power243 kW

Peak torque326 Nm

Transmission5-speed manual

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank63 L

Seats4

Fuel economy (city)≈15.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≈10.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesNot available

Rear brakesNot available

Front suspensionNot available

Rear suspensionNot available

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyresNot available

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2020-Present)	2020–Present	3.0 L	375–390 kW (503–530 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2014-2018)	2014–2018	3.0 L	317 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2007-2013)	2007–2013	4.0 L	309 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2000-2006)	2000–2006	3.2 L	243 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1992-1999)	1992–1999	3.0–3.2 L	243 kW	Not available

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