Compare 2008 BMW M3 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $56,500 | $56,775 | $53,800 |
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Invoice | $52,160 | $52,801 | $50,034 |
Destination | $825 | $775 | $875 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | 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 And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
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 | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt |
Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leather | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Speakers | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | COMAND With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | Tele Aid |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 4 |
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 | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | Standard |
First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 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) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Concealed | Window Grid |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
Front Tires | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Tires - Rear | 265/40YR18 | N/A | 255/35ZR18 |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Painted AMG Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 6.3L V-8 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
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 | Standard |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | M Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
Ride Control | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | AMG |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | AMG |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Tiptronic | SPEEDSHIFT PLUS |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 7-spd W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.85 | 3.89 | 2.85 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 181.8 " | 180.0 " | 186.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.2 " | 70.0 " | 70.7 " |
Exterior Height | 55.6 " | 54.8 " | 56.6 " |
Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 6.3L V-8 |
Horsepower | 414 @ 8,300 Rpm | 340 @ 7,000 Rpm | 451 @ 6,800 Rpm |
Torque | 295 @ 3,900 Rpm | 302 @ 3,500 Rpm | 443 @ 5,000 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 12 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.8 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | 4.1 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 13.3 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds | 12.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 108 Mph | 98 Mph | 116 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/2.96 " | 3.33/3.65 " | 4.02/3.72 " |
Curb Weight | 3,704 Lbs. | 4,211 Lbs. | 3,649 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,840 Lbs. |
Payload | 882 Lbs. | N/A | 1,111 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 104.5 " | 108.9 " |
Front Track | 60.5 " | 59.8 " | 61.7 " |
Rear Track | 60.5 " | 59.9 " | 60.0 " |
Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.8 '' | 17.7 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .31 | N/A |
Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | N/A |
Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | 32.4 " | N/A |
Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | N/A |
Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 36.3 " | N/A |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.4 " | 53.0 " | N/A |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.2 " | 45.1 " | N/A |
Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 8.9 Cu.ft. | N/A |
Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | N/A |
Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 73 Cu.ft. | N/A |
Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |