BMW M3 (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008
Performance
| Power | 420 hp450 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,361cc266cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,580kg3,483lb |
| Gross weight | 1,970kg4,343lb |
| Power-to-weight | 285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 305 km/h190 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 63L |
| Estimated range | 496km308mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Engine | S65B44A |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,614mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,817mm72in |
| Height | 1,416mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,761mm109in |
| Front track | 1,540mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,540mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 450L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008CRT 4.4 V8 | 450 hp 336 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008CRT 4.4 V8 | 4.4 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008CRT 4.4 V8 | 305 km/h 190 mph Unrestricted 290 km/h 180 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008CRT 4.4 V8 | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 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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| Vehicle | BMW M3 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 CRT 4.4 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.22 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 35.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,334 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW M3 (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 CRT 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008CRT 4.4 V8 | 8,300 rpm | 3,750 rpm | 8,550 rpm |
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