Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » BMW » BMW M3

BMW M3 Coupe

General information

ModelBMW M3 Coupe
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3245 ccm (198.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.9 litres/100 km (15.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3245 ccm (198.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power338.00 PS (249 kW or 333 HP) at 7900 Rev. per min.
Max torque355.27 Nm (36.2 kgf-m or 262.0 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2153 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2379 litres (629 gallons)
Cargo space269 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD48940
Aprox price as new EUR55130
Light a Candle