Compare 2023 BMW M3 specifications by trim levels
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M3 is a 5-seat Convertible from BMW, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $72,800 to $80,800, the BMW M3 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Audi S6.
The BMW M3 has a maximum towing capacity of 999 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The BMW M3 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 23 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 74.30mm x 189.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2023 BMW M3
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Fuel Tank: 15.6 gal
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Wheelbase: 112.5 in
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MPG: 16 city/23 hwy
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Engine: 3.0L I-6
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Towing capacity: 999 lbs
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Curb: 3840 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 189.1 x 74.3 x 56.4
2023 BMW M3 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The BMW M3 is offered in 3 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW M3 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the BMW M3 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Convertible
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 3.0L I-6 DOHC
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Horsepower 473 hp @ 1955 –
503 hp @ 1955 -
Torque 406 lb-ft. @ 2,650 –
479 lb-ft. @ 2,750 -
Charge system twin turbo
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Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
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Dimensions
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Length 189.1 in
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Width 74.3 in
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Height 56.4 in
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Wheelbase 112.5 in
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Curb Weight 3840 lbs
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GVWR 4870 lbs
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Towing capacity 999 lbs
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Turning radius 20 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 13 ft
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Cargo capacity 13 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 15.6 gal
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City 16 mpg
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Combined 19 - 20 mpg
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Highway 22 - 23 mpg
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Highway range 343.2 - 358.8 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Exterior length | ||
| 189.1 in | 189.1 in | 189.1 in |
| Exterior body width | ||
| 74.3 in | 74.3 in | 74.3 in |
| Exterior height | ||
| 56.4 in | 56.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Horsepower | ||
| 473 hp | 503 hp | 503 hp |
| Torque | ||
| 406 lb-ft. | 479 lb-ft. | 479 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | ||
| 3840 lbs | 3890 lbs | 3990 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | ||
| 4870 lbs | 4780 lbs | 4982 lbs |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 112.5 in | 112.5 in | 112.5 in |
| Turning radius | ||
| 20.0 '' | 20.0 '' | 20.7 '' |
| Front legroom | ||
| 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 41.6 in |
| Rear legroom | ||
| 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Front headroom | ||
| 41 in | 41 in | 41 in |
| Rear headroom | ||
| 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Front shoulder room | ||
| 56 in | 56 in | 56 in |
| Rear shoulder room | ||
| 55 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| Fuel tank | ||
| 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Payload | ||
| 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. |
Interior Features
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | ||
| dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | ||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | ||
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | ||
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Floor console | ||
| full | full | full |
| Floor mats | ||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | ||
| power | power | power |
| Rear windows | ||
| power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | ||
| digital/analog | digital/analog | digital/analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | ||
| auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release | ||
| proximity | proximity | proximity |
| Steering wheel material | ||
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Air conditioning, rear | ||
| with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
| Cell phone | ||
| pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring |
Exterior Features
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Antenna | ||
| window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | ||
| galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | ||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | ||
| black | black | black |
| Door count | ||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | ||
| trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | ||
| light | light | light |
| Rear window type | ||
| fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | ||
| power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Sunroof | ||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | ||
| lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | ||
| 18 gray forged aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Seats
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Front seat type | ||
| sport bucket | sport bucket | sport bucket |
| Standard seating | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | ||
| 10-way power | 10-way power | 10-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | ||
| 10-way power | 10-way power | 10-way power |
| Lumbar support | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | ||
| center sliding | center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | ||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | ||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory | ||
| driver | driver | driver |
| Rear seats | ||
| 40-20-40 bench | 40-20-40 bench | 40-20-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | ||
| 3 - foldable | 3 - foldable | 3 - foldable |
| Seat trim | ||
| Merino leather | Merino leather | Merino leather |
| Cooled front seats | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Entertainment System
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Radio | ||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | ||
| 16 harman/kardon | 16 harman/kardon | 16 harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | ||
| 464W premium | 464W premium | 464W premium |
| Navigation system | ||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
Safety and Security Features
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | ||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | ||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | ||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | ||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | ||
| front | front | front |
| Headlights | ||
| LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control | ||
| auto on/off | auto on/off | auto on/off |
| Door curb lights | ||
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Remote keyless entry | ||
| keyfob and smart device-as-key | keyfob and smart device-as-key | keyfob and smart device-as-key |
| Door locks | ||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist | ||
| Park Distance Control | Park Distance Control | Park Distance Control |
| Airbags, knee protection | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Lane departure warning | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | ||
| BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall |
Mechanical Features
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Engine | ||
| 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Brakes | ||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | ||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | ||
| rear-wheel | rear-wheel | all-wheel |
| Exhaust | ||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | ||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | ||
| M Servotronic | M Servotronic | M Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning | ||
| sport | sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | ||
| strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | ||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | ||
| DSC | DSC | DSC |
| Sequential shift control | ||
| M Steptronic | M Steptronic | – |
| Transmission | ||
| 6-spd man w/OD | 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | ||
| 3.46 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
| Turbocharger | ||
| twin turbo | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| 4WD shift | ||
| electronic | – | – |
Other Specs
Base 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan |
Competition xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan |
| Luggage capacity | ||
| 13.0 cu.ft. | 13.0 cu.ft. | 13.0 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | ||
| 13.0 cu.ft. | 13.0 cu.ft. | 13.0 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | ||
| 3.0 liters | 3.0 liters | 3.0 liters |
| Base engine type | ||
| I-6 | I-6 | I-6 |
| Horsepower rpm | ||
| 6,250 | 6,250 | 6,250 |
| Torque rpm | ||
| 2,650 | 2,750 | 2,750 |
| EPA mileage estimates | ||
| 16 City / 23 Hwy | 16 City / 23 Hwy | 16 City / 22 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | ||
| fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Engine - valvetrain | ||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | ||
| 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) | ||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Windshield wipers - front | ||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Tires - front | ||
| P275/40YR18.0 BSW summer performance | P275/35YR19.0 BSW summer performance | P275/35YR19.0 BSW summer performance |
| Tires - rear | ||
| 285/35YR19 | 285/30YR20 | 285/30YR20 |