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BMW
M3 Saloon

BMW M3 M3 xDrive Competition M 4dr Step Auto [M Carbon] Review

Category: Performance car

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
4 doors
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RRP£83,765
Review

The model

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A brilliant performance saloon that’s far more capable (if not necessarily more fun) than its main rival, the V8-powered Mercedes C63 AMG

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The trim

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The engine

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The M3's 3.0-litre straight-six engine engine packs a big punch – 503bhp to be exact. That's enough for claimed 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds.

Key information

Doors4
Seats5
0-62 MPH3.5 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

28.2

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

480

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

228

g/km

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