What does it cost?
For All the ferocious performance of the M3 coupe but with slightly more sober-suited looks and even greater practicality. A useable, fine riding supercar-rival for the family man.
Against Just as thirsty as its coupe relative, the M3 saloon’s small fuel tank needs regular filling. If anything it’s too fast, its performance so high it’s almost impossible to exploit on the road.
What Car? says
The discreet M3, until you press the accelerator that is. A practical performance car that’s so wickedly quick you’ll be in constant fear for your driving licence.
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | £870 |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | £300 |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | £260 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £2,645 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | £300 |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Standard |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Not Available |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | Standard |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | £340 |
| Bluetooth | £315 |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | £375 |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Not Available |
| Satellite tracking | £219 |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 16 |
| Out of town mpg | 30.4 |
| Average mpg | 22.8 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 63 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 290 |
| Carbon offset cost | £42 |
| Green rating | M |
| Insurance group | 43 |
| Typical insurance | £1,054.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 48% |
| Typical contract hire | £841.00 |
| Pence per mile | 128 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £2,279.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £40,078 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 35 |
| Benefit in kind | £18,257.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £3,651.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £7,303.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Saloon |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 3999/V8 |
| Number of Valves | 36 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 414/8300 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 295 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4580 |
| Width (mm) | 1817 |
| Height (mm) | 1447 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 978 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1120 |
| Rear headroom (mm) | 953 |
| Rear kneeroom (mm) | 730 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 450 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 450 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.7 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1605 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 4.9 |
| Max speed (mph) | 155 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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