Petrol · 1986–2021

BMW M3

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW M3. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 8.2 L/100km.

BMW M3 in white
Fuel use
8.2 L/100km
2020 official
On a full tank
729 km
60 L tank
Seats
5

What a M3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.20 per 100 km$2,662
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.87 per 100 km$2,205
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.10 per 100 miles£1,617
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.23 per 100 miles$2,056

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

F80, 2014–2020

Specs for the M3; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Sports
Generation
F80
Built
2014-2020
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,671 mm
Width
1,877 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,812 mm
Kerb weight
1,560 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
317 kW
Torque
550 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch
0–100 km/h
4.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2021Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2020Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2019Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2018Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2017Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2016Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2015Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2014Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2013Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2012Petrol11.9 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2011Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2010Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2009Petrol12.1 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2008Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2007Petrol12.0 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2006Petrol13.2 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2005Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2003Petrol12.7 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2002Petrol12.0 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

BMW M3 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW M3?

The 2020 BMW M3 uses 8.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW M3 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,662 in New Zealand, $2,205 in Australia, £1,617 in United Kingdom, $2,056 in United States.

How far does a BMW M3 go on a full tank?

About 729 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

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