Compare 1999 BMW M3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,700 | $33,820 | $43,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,955 | $30,269 | $40,830 |
| Destination | $570 | $670 | $575 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | N/A | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Compatible |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 Performance | 8 |
| Amplifier | Premium | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | Saab New Car Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Retractable | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Black |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Steel | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P205/50ZR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40ZR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L I-6 | 3.8L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Supercharger | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Comfort | Sport |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | N/A | N/A | Trailing Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.23 | 2.93 | 3.82 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.5 " | 207.2 " | 182.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.3 " | 75.0 " | 67.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.6 " | 54.6 " | 56.0 " |
| Engine | 3.2L I-6 | 3.8L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 6,000 Rpm | 240 @ 5,200 Rpm | 185 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 236 @ 3,800 Rpm | 280 @ 3,200 Rpm | 170 @ 2,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.40/3.53 " | 3.80/3.40 " | 3.54/3.07 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,175 Lbs. | 3,713 Lbs. | 3,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 " | 113.8 " | 102.6 " |
| Front Track | 56.0 " | 62.5 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Track | 56.6 " | 62.6 " | 56.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 19.5 '' | 17.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.6 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7 " | 37.1 " | 33.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.2 " | 39.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.6 " | 36.2 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.5 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 52.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.2 " | 57.8 " | 52.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.1 " | 57.8 " | 41.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.3 Cu.ft. | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 12.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.3 Cu.ft. | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 28.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 82 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Head Restraint | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
