Compare 2003 BMW M3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $46,500 | $43,900 | $43,635 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $42,475 | $40,827 | $38,181 |
| Destination | $695 | $720 | $800 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming 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 | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 | 8 Bose | 6 Bose |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Tube 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Tele Aid | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Parktronic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASS-Key II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Theftlock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Removeable Manual Targa Steel |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/45ZR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 255/40ZR18 | 225/50HR16 | 275/40ZR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L I-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 5.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | OHV |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Magnetic Ride Control |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Transverse Leaf |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Transverse Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC III | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Touch-Shift | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.64 | 3.27 | 2.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 176.8 " | 182.6 " | 179.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 68.5 " | 73.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.0 " | 55.4 " | 47.7 " |
| Engine | 3.2L I-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 5.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 333 @ 7,900 Rpm | 215 @ 5,700 Rpm | 350 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 262 @ 4,900 Rpm | 229 @ 3,000 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.2 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.8 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 103 Mph | 87 Mph | 103 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.43/3.58 " | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.90/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,415 Lbs. | 3,515 Lbs. | 3,214 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 " | 106.9 " | 104.5 " |
| Front Track | 57.4 " | 58.8 " | 61.9 " |
| Rear Track | 60.0 " | 58.0 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 17.7 '' | 19.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 42.0 " | 42.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 " | 33.0 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 37.5 " | 38.5 " | 37.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 36.3 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | 54.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 45.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " | 53.2 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 49.3 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 9.5 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 24.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 9.5 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 24.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 84 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | 51 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.4 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
