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Compare BMW M3 E92 Coupe vs BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe vs BMW M3 E46 Coupe

Variants
M3
M3 DCT
M3 GTS DCT
316Ci
316Ci AT
318Ci (118 Hp)
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Ci M52
320Ci M54
320Ci M54 AT
323Ci
323Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
328Ci
328Ci AT
330Cd
330Cd AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
M3
M3 CSL

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson-strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1372 mm / 54.0 in
Size | Length
4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.32
Fuel Economy
11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.8 L/100km / 13.2 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
62%
73%
Pros
  • Characterful, high-revving S65 V8
  • New DCT that replaced the SMG
  • Good styling
  • Good, simple styling
  • Reasonable drivetrain reliability
  • Easy to DIY
  • Easy to mod
  • Good overall performance
  • Relatively reliable engine
  • Good, clean styling
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • Unreliable engine
  • No powerful engine options
  • Poor ZF 5HP automatic transmission
  • Bad SMG transmission
  • MacPherson front suspension

Price

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