Compare 2009 BMW M3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $57,850 | $57,125 | $75,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $53,400 | $53,127 | $70,588 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $825 |
| 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 |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 | 9 | 13 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Premium |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | 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 | Sideguard |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Concealed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| 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 And Passenger |
| 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 | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P265/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 265/40YR18 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| 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 | 5.2L V-10 |
| 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 | Quattro All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | M Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| 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 | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Tiptronic | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.85 | 3.89 | 3.31 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.8 " | 180.0 " | 193.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.0 " | 70.0 " | 73.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.8 " | 54.8 " | 57.0 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 5.2L V-10 |
| Horsepower | 414 @ 8,300 Rpm | 340 @ 7,000 Rpm | 435 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 295 @ 3,900 Rpm | 302 @ 3,500 Rpm | 398 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.8 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.3 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds | 13.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 108 Mph | 98 Mph | 100 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/2.96 " | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.33/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,704 Lbs. | 4,211 Lbs. | 4,486 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,586 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 882 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 104.5 " | 112.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 59.8 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 59.9 " | 62.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.2 '' | 18.8 '' | 19.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .31 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | 32.4 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 36.3 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 53.0 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.9 " | 45.1 " | 55.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 8.9 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 73 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
