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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024 3.0vsBMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    584 km
    363 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
480hp358kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
15.3s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 has 60 hp more than BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.04.2 s
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
584 km
363 mi
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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