Every M3 Generation & M4

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BMW M3

(1986 - 1989)

...M3

BMW M3 Coupé

(1995 - 1999)

...M3 Coupé

BMW M3 Coupé

(2001 - 2006)

...M3 Coupé

BMW M3 Coupé

(2007 - 2013)

...M3 Coupé

BMW M4 Coupé

(2014 - 2020)

...M4 Coupé

Engine
2.3 L Inline 4	3.2 L Inline 6	3.2 L Inline 6	4 L V8	3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
146 mph	155 mph	155 mph	155 mph	155 mph
Acceleration
6.7 sec	5.5 sec	5.2 sec	4.8 sec	4.3 sec
Total Power
197 hp	317 hp	338 hp	414 hp	425 hp
Mileage
28 mpg	26.7 mpg	17.6 mpg	19 mpg	26.7 mpg
Curb Weight
2,568 lbs	3,340 lbs	3,461 lbs	3,483 lbs	3,466 lbs
Luggage
14.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	14.5 ft³	15.2 ft³	15.7 ft³
Top Speed
146 mph / 235 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 seconds	5.5 seconds	5.2 seconds	4.8 seconds	4.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
13.03 lb/hp / 169 hp/Tonne	10.54 lb/hp / 209 hp/Tonne	10.23 lb/hp / 215 hp/Tonne	8.42 lb/hp / 262 hp/Tonne	8.16 lb/hp / 270 hp/Tonne
Total Power
197 hp / 200 ps	317 hp / 321 ps	338 hp / 343 ps	414 hp / 420 ps	425 hp / 431 ps
Total Torque
177 lb·ft / 240 N·m	258 lb·ft / 350 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m	295 lb·ft / 400 N·m	406 lb·ft / 550 N·m
Mileage
28 mpg	26.7 mpg	17.6 mpg	19 mpg	26.7 mpg
Total Range
517 Miles	458 Miles	292 Miles	315 Miles	423 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
		520 g/Mile	475 g/Mile	328 g/Mile
Model Platform
3 Series (82-94)	3 Series (90-00)	3 Series (98-06)	3 Series (05-13)	4 Series (13-21)
Door Count
2	2	2	2	2
Seat Count
5	5	5	4	4
Luggage Space
14.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	14.5 ft³	15.2 ft³	15.7 ft³
Turning Radius
				40 ft
Curb Weight
2,568 lbs	3,340 lbs	3,461 lbs	3,483 lbs	3,466 lbs
Gross Weight
3,395 lbs	4,255 lbs	4,409 lbs	4,586 lbs	4,497 lbs
Length
171.7 in	174.5 in	176.9 in	181.7 in	183.9 in
Width
65.9 in	67.3 in	70.1 in	71 in	73.6 in
Height
53.7 in	52.6 in	54.4 in	55.8 in	54.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in	106.7 in	107.5 in	108.7 in	110.7 in
Front Track
55.6 in	56 in	59.4 in	60.6 in
Rear Track
56.5 in	56.6 in	60 in	60.6 in
Engine Name
S14B23	S50B32	S54B32	S65B40	S55B30
Layout
Inline 4	Inline 6	Inline 6	V8	Inline 6
Capacity
2.3 Liter / 140.5 in³	3.2 Liter / 195.3 in³	3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³	4 Liter / 244 in³	3 Liter / 181.8 in³
Peak Power
197 hp / 200 ps	317 hp / 321 ps	338 hp / 343 ps	414 hp / 420 ps	425 hp / 431 ps
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft / 240 N·m	258 lb·ft / 350 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m	295 lb·ft / 400 N·m	406 lb·ft / 550 N·m
Specific Output
1.41 hp/in³	1.62 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³	2.34 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural	Bi-Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (32v Total)	4 (24v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
10.5:1	11.3:1	11.5:1	12:1	10.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.677 x 3.307 in	3.402 x 3.583 in	3.425 x 3.583 in	3.622 x 2.961 in	3.307 x 3.528 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Direct Injection
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
18.5 gal	17.2 gal	16.6 gal	16.6 gal	15.9 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
205/55R15 S	225/45 ZR17	225/45 ZR18	245/40 ZR18	255/40 ZR18
Rear Tyres
205/55R15 S	245/40 ZR17	255/40 ZR18	265/40 ZR18	275/40 ZR18
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
		6 Speeds	7 Speeds	7 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link