BMW M3 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison

    BMW M3

    BMW 3 Series

    2024 BMW
    M3
    vs
    2024 BMW
    3 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    0.0
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    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the BMW M3
    Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    40L - 59L
    100 to 472 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $153,500 - $249,900
    $80,200 - $106,200
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A fairly complete offering
    • Sumptuous interior appointments
    • Now with five-year warranty
    Misses
    • Considerably more expensive now
    • Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
    • M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

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    • Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
    • Executive Pack (+$1,000)

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    29931998 - 2998
    Size (L)
    3.0L3.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 6TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416 - 24
    Power
    353kW - 405kW135kW - 285kW
    Power RPM
    62504500 - 5500
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm300Nm - 500Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27501350 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.311

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