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The BMW M3 zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 73 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

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.

Average BMW M3 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By 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 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2024 BMW M3 is 2.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 10.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2024 BMW M3 CS Sedan
0-60 Time
2.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
10.7 sec @  129 mph

2023 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2023 BMW M3 is 2.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 11.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
0-60 Time
2.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11 sec @  124 mph

2022 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 BMW M3 is 3.43 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 11.63 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
0-60 Time
3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.1 sec @  124.7
Vehicle
2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
0-60 Time
3.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.6 sec @  121
Vehicle
2022 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  117

2021 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2021 BMW M3 is 3.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 11.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2021 BMW M3 Competition Sedan
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.6 sec @  124
Vehicle
2021 BMW M3 Competition Sedan
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.6 sec @  125.6

2017 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 BMW M3 is 3.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.15 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 BMW M3 Competition Package + M Performance Parts Sedan
0-60 Time
3.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.1 sec @  118.7
Vehicle
2017 BMW M3 Competition Package Sedan
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  118.4

2016 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 BMW M3 is 4.15 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 BMW M3 Competition Package Sedan
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  120
Vehicle
2016 BMW M3 Competition Package Sedan
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  118

2015 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2015 BMW M3 is 3.91 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.23 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12 sec @  119
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  117
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.3 sec @  116
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.4 sec @  116
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.1 sec @  117.8
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  117.3
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.3 sec @  118.1
Vehicle
2015 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.3 sec @  114.9

2012 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 BMW M3 is 4.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  114

2011 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2011 BMW M3 is 4.23 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.67 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2011 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  113.2
Vehicle
2011 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  113.4
Vehicle
2011 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.8 sec @  110.9

2010 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 BMW M3 is 3.73 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 11.97 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.4 sec @  114
Vehicle
2010 BMW M3 Dinan S3-R Coupe
0-60 Time
4.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  118
Vehicle
2010 BMW M3 GT Coupe (Race Car)
0-60 Time
3.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11 sec @  129

2009 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2009 BMW M3 is 4.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.65 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2009 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  113
Vehicle
2009 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  110.6

2008 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2008 BMW M3 is 4.28 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.73 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Convertible
0-60 Time
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.1 sec @  109
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  113
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.8 sec @  113
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.9 sec @  111
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  113.2
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  114.8
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  113
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  111.3
Vehicle
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
4.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  112

2006 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 BMW M3 is 4.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 Dinan Supercharged S3-R Coupe
0-60 Time
4.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.9 sec @  112

2005 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2005 BMW M3 is 4.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2005 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.3 sec @  104.4

2003 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2003 BMW M3 is 4.45 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.93 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2003 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  105
Vehicle
2003 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.5 sec @  105.8
Vehicle
2003 BMW M3 Dinan S2 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.2 sec @  107
Vehicle
2003 BMW M3 GTR Coupe (Race Car)
0-60 Time
3.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.4 sec @  127

2002 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 BMW M3 is 4.94 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 BMW M3 Active Autowerke Coupe
0-60 Time
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.3 sec @  109
Vehicle
2002 BMW M3 Convertible
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.7 sec @  104
Vehicle
2002 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.4 sec @  107
Vehicle
2002 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  106
Vehicle
2002 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.5 sec @  104.2

2001 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 BMW M3 is 4.76 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Convertible
0-60 Time
5.02 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.63 sec @  103.76
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.1 sec @  107
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.4 sec @  106
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.65 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.18 sec @  106.92
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.5 sec @  107
Vehicle
2001 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
4.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.3 sec @  106.8

1999 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 BMW M3 is 6.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.75 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 BMW M3 Convertible
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94.9
Vehicle
1999 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  95

1998 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1998 BMW M3 is 5.65 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.25 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1998 BMW M3 Convertible
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97
Vehicle
1998 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  98.6

1997 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1997 BMW M3 is 5.63 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.13 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1997 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  99
Vehicle
1997 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  99.2
Vehicle
1997 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  98
Vehicle
1997 BMW M3 Sedan
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  99

1996 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 BMW M3 is 6.03 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.43 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  96.9
Vehicle
1996 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  96.6
Vehicle
1996 BMW M3 Eibach/MOMO Coupe
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  100.3

1995 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1995 BMW M3 is 5.72 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.25 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  98
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  97
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  97
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.1 sec @  99.5
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Lightweight Coupe
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  99
Vehicle
1995 BMW M3 Lightweight Coupe
0-60 Time
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.9 sec @  99.6

1988 BMW M3 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1988 BMW M3 is 7.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1988 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  92
Vehicle
1988 BMW M3 Coupe
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  91

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.

Comparable Vehicles

Compact High-Performance Vehicles

Mercedes-AMG

1: Mercedes-AMG C63

Average 0-60 time: 3.78 secs

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

 Alfa Romeo

2: Alfa Romeo Giulia

Average 0-60 time: 4.47 secs

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

3: BMW M3

Average 0-60 time: 4.64 secs

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

Current Vehicle
Infiniti

4: Infiniti Q50

Average 0-60 time: 5 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 13.57 secs @ 104.31 mph

 Audi

5: Audi S4

Average 0-60 time: 5.06 secs

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

 Audi

6: Audi A4

Average 0-60 time: 6.9 secs

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

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