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BMW M3 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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These are the latest BMW M3 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the BMW M3 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with BMW M3 for all model years available in our database.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average BMW M3 0-60 Times

The fastest tested BMW M3 is 2024 BMW M3 CS Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 10.7 seconds at 129 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW M3 is 1988 BMW M3 Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds at 91 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the BMW M3 tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 4.64 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 13.05 seconds at 109.58 mph.

BMW M3 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average BMW M3 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2024
2.70 sec
10.70 sec
2023
2.80 sec
11.00 sec
2022
3.43 sec
11.63 sec
2021
3.50 sec
11.60 sec
2017
3.90 sec
12.15 sec
2016
4.15 sec
12.35 sec
2015
3.91 sec
12.23 sec
2012
4.30 sec
12.70 sec
2011
4.23 sec
12.67 sec
2010
3.73 sec
11.97 sec
2009
4.20 sec
12.65 sec
2008
4.28 sec
12.73 sec
2006
4.40 sec
12.90 sec
2005
4.80 sec
13.30 sec
2003
4.45 sec
12.93 sec
2002
4.94 sec
13.50 sec
2001
4.76 sec
13.35 sec
1999
6.30 sec
14.75 sec
1998
5.65 sec
14.25 sec
1997
5.63 sec
14.13 sec
1996
6.03 sec
14.43 sec
1995
5.72 sec
14.25 sec
1988
7.00 sec
15.30 sec

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2024 BMW M3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
CS Sedan
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
2.7 sec
1/4 Mile
10.7 sec @   129 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2023 BMW M3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Competition xDrive Sedan
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
2.8 sec
1/4 Mile
11 sec @   124 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2022 BMW M3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Competition xDrive Sedan
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
3 sec
1/4 Mile
11.1 sec @   124.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Competition xDrive Sedan
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
3.4 sec
1/4 Mile
11.6 sec @   121
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Sedan
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile
12.2 sec @   117
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

Comparable Vehicles

Compact High-Performance Vehicles

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Average 0-60 time: 4.47 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 12.88 secs @ 110.62 mph

 Audi

Audi A4

Average 0-60 time: 6.9 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.25 secs @ 91.9 mph

 Audi

Audi S4

Average 0-60 time: 5.06 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 13.62 secs @ 103.17 mph
BMW

BMW M3

Average 0-60 time: 4.64 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 13.05 secs @ 109.58 mph

Current Vehicle
Infiniti

Infiniti Q50

Average 0-60 time: 5.01 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 13.58 secs @ 104.25 mph

 Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG C63

Average 0-60 time: 3.78 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11.98 secs @ 119.95 mph

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