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BMW 3 Series M3 (2011) price & specs
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Overview
The 2011 BMW 3 Series M3 is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd December 2009 classified as a E90. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $141,701 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 4.0L 8-cylinder engine that has 309 kW of power (at 8300 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 3900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series M3 uses 12.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 290g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 508km per full tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1447mm (57.0 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1817mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2761mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1605kg (3538.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series M3 comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 265/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
78.77 - 192.52 kW/t
60.79 kW/t
195.8 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 460 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 12.4 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
508 - 1,151 km
478 km
1,413 km
Price
$55,501 - $152,301
$51,700
$156,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
4,580 mm
1,817 mm
1,447 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,580 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,817 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Traction Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 290
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 92.0
Engine (cc): 3999
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 75.2
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 508
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 316
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 23
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 17.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 16
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 13
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 420
Maximum Power (kW): 309
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: E90
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1540
Overall Height (in): 57.0
Overall Height (mm): 1447
Overall Length (in): 180.3
Overall Length (mm): 4580
Overall Width (in): 71.5
Overall Width (mm): 1817
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1539
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Wheelbase (in): 108.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2761
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.5
Front Headroom (mm): 978
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 953
Front Hip Room (in): 57.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1454
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1408
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1399
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4740
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1605
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3538
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Boot Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Titanium
Doors: Titanium
Gear Selector: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Titanium
Shift Lever Skirt: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Sunroof: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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