BMW M3 0-60 Times by Year & Trim

The quickest BMW M3 is the 2024 M3 CS: 3.2 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the M3 (manual) (2021–present), takes 4.1 seconds.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times

Fastest trim
3.2 s
2024 CS
Slowest trim in our data
5.4 s
2001–2006 M3 Convertible (manual or SMG)
Coverage
24 figures
Model years 1995–2027 · incl. named tests

BMW M3 0-60 mph by year and trim

Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.

Model yearTrimhpDrivetrain0-60 mphSource
2027
G80
CS Handschalter (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
473RWD4.1 sManufacturer [1]
2025–present
G80
Competition xDrive
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
523AWD (xDrive)3.4 sManufacturer [2][3]
2021–present
G80
Competition
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
503RWD3.8 sManufacturer [4][2][3]
2021–present
G80
M3 (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
473RWD4.1 sManufacturer [4][2][3]
2024
G80
CS
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
543AWD (xDrive)3.2 sManufacturer [5][6][3]
2022–2024
G80
Competition xDrive
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
503AWD (xDrive)3.4 sManufacturer [7]
2018
F80
CS (M DCT)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
453RWD3.7 sManufacturer [8]
2016–2018
F80
Competition Package (M DCT)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
444RWD3.8 sManufacturer [9]
2016–2018
F80
Competition Package (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 · BMW: 0.1 s quicker than non-package car
444RWD4.0 sManufacturer [9]
2015–2018
F80
M3 (M DCT)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
425RWD3.9 sManufacturer [10][11][12]
2015–2018
F80
M3 (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
425RWD4.0 sTested: Car and Driver [11]
2015–2018
F80
M3 (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
425RWD4.1 sManufacturer [10][11][12]
2017
F80
30 Jahre M3 (M DCT)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
444RWD3.8 sManufacturer [13]
2017
F80
30 Jahre M3 (manual)
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6
444RWD4.0 sManufacturer [13]
2008–2013
E90/E92/E93
M3 Coupe (M DCT)
4.0L V8
414RWD4.5 sManufacturer [14][15][16][17][18]
2008–2013
E90/E92/E93
M3 Coupe (manual)
4.0L V8
414RWD4.7 sManufacturer [14][15][16][17][18]
2008–2013
E90/E92/E93
M3 Convertible (M DCT)
4.0L V8
414RWD4.9 sManufacturer [19][15][16]
2008–2013
E90/E92/E93
M3 Convertible (manual)
4.0L V8
414RWD5.1 sManufacturer [19][15][16]
2008–2011
E90/E92/E93
M3 (M DCT)
4.0L V8
414RWD4.5 sManufacturer [14][20][15][16]
2008–2011
E90/E92/E93
M3 (manual)
4.0L V8
414RWD4.7 sManufacturer [14][20][15][16]
2001–2006
E46
M3 Coupe (manual or SMG)
3.2L inline-6
333RWD4.8 sManufacturer [21][22][23][24][25]
2001–2006
E46
M3 Coupe (manual)
3.2L inline-6
333RWD5.0 sTested: MotorWeek [24]
2001–2006
E46
M3 Convertible (manual or SMG)
3.2L inline-6
333RWD5.4 sManufacturer [21][22][26][24]
1995
E36
M3 Coupe (manual)
3.0L inline-6
240RWD5.6 sTested: Car and Driver [27]

Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.

BMW M3 specs by model year

Engine, transmission, fuel economy, dimensions and safety ratings for each year.

2027 M3 specs2026 M3 specs2025 M3 specs2024 M3 specs2023 M3 specs2022 M3 specs2021 M3 specs2020 M3 specs2018 M3 specs2017 M3 specs2016 M3 specs

More on the BMW M3

Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-60 of the BMW M3?

The 2027 BMW M3 runs 0-60 mph in 3.4 to 4.1 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest M3 in our data is the M3 CS (2024) at 3.2 seconds.

How fast is the 2027 BMW M3?

By published 0-60 mph times: Competition xDrive 3.4 s (523 hp); Competition 3.8 s (503 hp); CS Handschalter (manual) 4.1 s (473 hp); M3 (manual) 4.1 s (473 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).

What is the fastest BMW M3?

The quickest BMW M3 to 60 mph is the M3 CS (2024), at 3.2 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 543 hp.

Are these M3 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?

Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.

Sources

  1. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The 2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter.
  2. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2025 BMW M3.
  3. Car and Driver — 2025 BMW M3 revealed (pricing).
  4. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe.
  5. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The BMW M3 CS: lighter, stronger, faster (2024).
  6. Car and Driver — 2024 BMW M3 CS revealed.
  7. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan and M4 Competition xDrive Coupe.
  8. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The first-ever BMW M3 CS.
  9. BMW Group Newsroom USA — New Competition Package amps up the BMW M3 and M4 (Jan 2016).
  10. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe (Dec 2013).
  11. Car and Driver — 2015 BMW M3 manual long-term test wrap-up.
  12. MotorWeek — 2015 BMW M3 and M4 road test.
  13. BMW Group Newsroom USA — 2017 BMW "30 Jahre M3" Limited Edition.
  14. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW announces pricing for the all-new 2008 M3 Coupe and Sedan.
  15. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe (technical data + 2008 M3 price list).
  16. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2010 BMW M3 Coupe, Convertible and Sedan (technical data + Jan 2010 MSRP list).
  17. MotorWeek — 2008 BMW M3 road test.
  18. BMW Group Newsroom USA — 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition.
  19. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2008 BMW M3 Convertible (technical data).
  20. BMW Group Newsroom USA — Press kit: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan (technical data).
  21. BMW Group Newsroom USA — BMW M3 for 2004 press kit (specifications + 2004 retail price list).
  22. BMW Group Newsroom USA — 2006 BMW M3 press kit (technical specs + Sept 2005 price list).
  23. BMW Group Newsroom USA — M3 Competition Package North American debut (LA 2005).
  24. MotorWeek — 2001 BMW M3 road test.
  25. Car and Driver — 2001 BMW M3 first drive (archive).
  26. BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new M3 Convertible (2001).
  27. Car and Driver, Car and Driver test: BMW M3 M3.