Petrol · 1986–2021
BMW M3
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW M3. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 8.2 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.2 L/100km
- 2020 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 729 km
- 60 L tank
What a M3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.5 L/100km | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.0 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 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: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW M3 cost to run a year?
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 (453 miles) from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the M3
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your M3 cost?
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