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BMW M3

F80 BMW M3 2015–2018

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A sedan only, with a twin-turbo inline-six. The coupe and convertible moved to the new M4 name.

What it came with

  • 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (S55)1,2,3

    425 hp, 406 lb-ft; 444 hp with the Competition package

Transmissions
6-speed manual1,2, 7-speed M DCT dual-clutch1,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive2
Trims
Sedan1,2
Packages
Competition package2,3, Executive Package (2016–2018)4,5, Lighting Package (2016)4, Driver Assistance Plus (2016)4, Driving Assistance Package (2018)5, M Driver's Package (2018)5
  • Acceleration: 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds for the manual sedan, by BMW as quoted by Edmunds; 3.9 seconds with the Competition package, by Euro Premium Parts4,5,6
  • Weight: 3,540 lb for the 2016 manual sedan and 3,575 lb for the 20184,5
  • Size: 183.9 in long on a 110.7 in wheelbase for 2016; 184.6 in for 20184,5
  • Fuel economy: 17 mpg city and 26 highway by the EPA for the 2016 manual, and 17 and 25 for the 20184,5

Colors

  • Alpine White 2016–2018 4,5
  • Mineral White Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Black Sapphire Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Azurite Black Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Mineral Grey Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Silverstone Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Champagne Quartz Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Smoked Topaz Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Austin Yellow Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Tanzanite Blue Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Yas Marina Blue Metallic 2016–2018 4,5
  • Sakhir Orange Metallic 2016 4
  • Sakhir Orange II Metallic 2018 5

Interiors

  • Black Leather (Full Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Black Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Silverstone Leather (Full Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Silverstone Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Sonoma Beige Leather (Full Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Sonoma Beige Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Sakhir Orange and Black Leather (Full Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Sakhir Orange and Black Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Black with Silverstone stitching Leather (Full Merino), 2016 4
  • Opal White (BMW Individual) Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Amaro Brown (BMW Individual) Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Nutmeg (BMW Individual) Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Golden Brown (BMW Individual) Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Cohiba Brown and Black (BMW Individual) Leather (Extended Merino), 2016–2018 4,5
  • Anthracite and Black Carbonstructure Leather and cloth, 2016–2018 4,5

Year by year

  • 2015 New M3 sedan with a turbocharged six, on sale from early summer 2014.1
  • 2016 No changes recorded.
  • 2017 No changes recorded.
  • 2018 A rearview camera, LED headlights and the newer iDrive become standard.2

Sources

  1. BMW USA press (2015 M3)
  2. Edmunds 2018 review
  3. Wikipedia (M3)
  4. Edmunds 2016 M3 specs
  5. Edmunds 2018 M3 specs
  6. Euro Premium Parts F80 M3 guide