BMW M3 (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
0-100 km/h 4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power420 hp450 hp
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel tank
63L
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualDual-clutch
EngineS65B40A
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,580mm180in
Width
1,817mm72in
Height
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 20084.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 20084.0 V84.7 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 20084.0 V8
265 km/h
165 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 20084.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 4.0 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 20084.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

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