BMW M3

19892021 · 36 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
21

The BMW M3 has been tested by the EPA across 36 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 2021. Over this period, the M3 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 18 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
2021
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2010
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2010
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2009
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2009
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142217MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2005
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2005
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2002
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2001
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1999
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1998
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1998
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1997
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1997
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1996
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152618MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152618MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152618MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
19
2018
20
2017
20
2016
20
2015
20
2010
16
2009
16
2008
16
2006
17
2005
17
2004
17
2003
17
2002
17
2001
17
1999
20
1998
21
1997
21
1996
21
1995
20
1991
18

Safety Rating History

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

2021
3
2016
1
2015
3
2008
3
2006
2
2003
1
2002
2
2001
4
1997
1
1995
4
1989
1
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