Compare 2012 BMW M3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $60,100 | $21,450 | $150,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $55,290 | $19,735 | $0 |
| Destination | $895 | $795 | $2,115 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leatherette | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| 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 | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 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 | 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 | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 480W | 700W Premium |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | 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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 120 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Aluminum |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | 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 | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Power | Lip |
| Front Tires | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P175/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P245/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 265/40YR18 | N/A | 285/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 1.6L I-4 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-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 | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Steptronic | Sportshift II |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.85 | 4.35 | 4.18 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.8 " | 146.8 " | 172.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.0 " | 66.3 " | 73.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.8 " | 54.3 " | 50.0 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 1.6L I-4 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 414 @ 8,300 Rpm | 121 @ 6,000 Rpm | 430 @ 7,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 295 @ 3,900 Rpm | 118 @ 4,250 Rpm | 361 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 37 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.8 Seconds | 8.8 Seconds | 4.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.3 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 13.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 108 Mph | 82 Mph | 108 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/2.96 " | 3.03/3.38 " | 3.58/3.58 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,704 Lbs. | 2,557 Lbs. | 3,726 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,586 Lbs. | 3,175 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 1,786 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 1,411 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 882 Lbs. | 507 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 97.1 " | 102.5 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 57.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 57.8 " | 62.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.2 '' | 17.5 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.5 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .33 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.7 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.4 " | N/A |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 50.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 9.8 Cu.ft. | 5.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 9.8 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. | 21.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | N/A |
