BMW M3 Convertible

19982013 · 26 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
17
Best
21

The BMW M3 Convertible has been tested by the EPA across 26 different configurations spanning model years 1998 through 2013. Over this period, the M3 Convertible has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2013
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2012
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2012
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2011
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2011
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2010
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2010
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300132016MPG
2009
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300132016MPG
2009
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300131916MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2005
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
2005
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2002
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2001
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
1999
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1999
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1998
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1998
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
16
2012
16
2011
16
2010
16
2009
16
2008
16
2006
17
2005
17
2004
17
2003
17
2002
16
2001
17
1999
20
1998
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (M3 Convertible) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW M3 Convertible. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2008
3
2006
2
2003
1
2002
2
2001
4
1998
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory