BMW M3 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 3.9s (M3 CS Semi-Auto, 2018)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 5.6s (M3 Evolution, 1999)
- BHP
- 200 – 523
- Torque
- 135.4Nm – 650Nm
- Top speed
- 146mph – 174mph
- Engine
- 2,979cc – 3,999cc
Our data shows M3 0–60 figures between 3.9s and 5.6s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 200 to 523.
Recorded torque ranges from 135.4Nm to 650Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 146mph to 174mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 CS Semi-Auto | 2018 | 2,979cc | 453.3 | 600Nm | 3.9s | 174mph |
| M3 Competition Edition Package Semi-Auto | 2016–2018 | 2,979cc | 444 | 550Nm | 4.1s | 155mph |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2014–2015 | 2,979cc | 425.1 | 550Nm | 4.1s | 155mph |
| M3 Limited Edition 500 Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2011–2013 | 3,999cc | 414.4 | 400Nm | 4.6s | 155mph |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2009 | 3,999cc | 414 | 400Nm | 4.6s | 155mph |
| M3 | 1989–2007 | 3,999cc | 414.4 | 400Nm | 4.8s | 155mph |
| M3 | 2008 | 3,999cc | 414.4 | 400Nm | 4.9s | 155mph |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2013 | 3,999cc | 414.4 | 400Nm | 5.1s | 155mph |
| M3 CS | 2005 | 3,246cc | 337.9 | 365Nm | 5.2s | 155mph |
| M3 | 2001–2004 | 3,246cc | 337.9 | 262Nm | 5.2s | 155mph |
| M3 CSL | 2004 | 3,246cc | 355.4 | 370.1Nm | 5.2s | 155mph |
| M3 | 2003 | 3,246cc | 337.9 | 365Nm | 5.5s | 155mph |
| M3 Evolution (+1 similar) | 1998–1999 | 3,201cc | 316 | 350Nm | 5.6s | 155mph |