Damion Smy
2028 BMW M3 hybrid spotted testing
The combustion-powered version of the next generation of BMW's iconic sports sedan has been caught testing on public roads.
3 Months Ago
Overview
Variant
S
Variant
M3
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
6.5 L
Engine size
3.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
18.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
544kW / 690Nm
Power and torque
353kW / 550Nm
462km
584km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
6.5 L
Engine size
3.0 L
Cylinders
12cyl
Cylinders
6cyl
462km
584km
Power
544kW at 8400 rpm
Power
353kW at 6250 rpm
Torque
690Nm at 5500 rpm
Torque
550Nm at 2650 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
2.9 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.2 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
18.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.1 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
499g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
231g / km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
—
Service interval
—
Length
4797 mm
Length
4801 mm
Height
1136 mm
Height
1437 mm
Width
2030 mm
Width
—
Ground clearance unladen
121 mm
Ground clearance unladen
120 mm
Front track
1720 mm
Front track
1617 mm
Rear track
1700 mm
Rear track
1605 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
480 L
Kerb weight
3497 kg
Kerb weight
3759 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2100 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2210 kg
Tare weight
1515 kg
Tare weight
1668 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
255/30 R20 Y
Front tyres
275/35 R19 100Y
Front rims
9.0x20
Front rims
9.5x19
Rear tyres
355/25 R20 Y
Rear tyres
285/30 R19 99Y
Rear rims
13.0x21
Rear rims
10.5x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
no
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
16
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
14.90 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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