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These are the latest BMW M3 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the BMW M3 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with BMW M3 for all model years available in our database.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average BMW M3 0-60 Times

The fastest tested BMW M3 is 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 11.1 seconds at 124.7 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested BMW M3 is 1988 BMW M3 Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds at 91 , according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW M3 tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 4.69 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 13.11 seconds at 109.1 mph.

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2022 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Competition xDrive Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type AWD Transmission 8A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	AWD	8A	3 sec	11.1 sec @ 124.7	16/22/-- mpg
Competition xDrive Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type AWD Transmission 8A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	AWD	8A	3.4 sec	11.6 sec @ 121	16/22/-- mpg	Motor Week
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	6M	3.9 sec	12.2 sec @ 117	16/23/22 mpg

2021 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Competition Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 8A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	8A	3.5 sec	11.6 sec @ 124	16/23/22 mpg
Competition Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 8A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	8A	3.5 sec	11.6 sec @ 125.6	16/23/-- mpg

2017 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Competition Package + M Performance Parts Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.8 sec	12.1 sec @ 118.7	17/24/-- mpg
Competition Package Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	4 sec	12.2 sec @ 118.4	17/24/-- mpg

2016 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Competition Package Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	4 sec	12.2 sec @ 120	17/24/18 mpg
Competition Package Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	4.3 sec	12.5 sec @ 118	17/24/-- mpg

2015 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.8 sec	12 sec @ 119	17/24/20 mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.8 sec	12.2 sec @ 117	17/24/20 mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	6M	4 sec	12.3 sec @ 116	17/26/22 mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	6M	4.1 sec	12.4 sec @ 116	17/26/22 mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.8 sec	12.1 sec @ 117.8	17/24/-- mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.9 sec	12.2 sec @ 117.3	17/24/20.3 mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	4 sec	12.3 sec @ 118.1	17/24/-- mpg
Sedan Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6	RWD	7A	3.9 sec	12.3 sec @ 114.9	17/24/-- mpg

2012 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.3 sec	12.7 sec @ 114	14/20/19 mpg

2011 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.1 sec	12.6 sec @ 113.2	14/20/13.9 mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.2 sec	12.6 sec @ 113.4	14/20/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.4 sec	12.8 sec @ 110.9	14/20/-- mpg

2010 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	3.9 sec	12.4 sec @ 114	14/20/14 mpg
Dinan S3-R Coupe Engine 4.6L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.6L V8	RWD	6M	4.2 sec	12.5 sec @ 118	--/--/14 mpg
GT Coupe (Race Car) Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	3.1 sec	11 sec @ 129	--/--/-- mpg

2009 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.1 sec	12.6 sec @ 113	14/20/12 mpg
Sedan Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.3 sec	12.7 sec @ 110.6	14/20/15.9 mpg

2008 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Convertible Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.6 sec	13.1 sec @ 109	14/20/18 mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.3 sec	12.7 sec @ 113	14/20/17 mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.3 sec	12.8 sec @ 113	14/20/14 mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.4 sec	12.9 sec @ 111	14/20/18 mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 7A	4.0L V8	RWD	7A	4.1 sec	12.6 sec @ 113.2	14/20/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.1 sec	12.5 sec @ 114.8	14/20/-- mpg
Sedan Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.1 sec	12.6 sec @ 113	14/20/16 mpg
Sedan Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.3 sec	12.7 sec @ 111.3	14/20/19.1 mpg
Sedan Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	4.3 sec	12.7 sec @ 112	14/20/18 mpg	Motor Week

2006 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Dinan Supercharged S3-R Coupe Engine 3.2L Supercharger I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L Supercharger I-6	RWD	6M	4.4 sec	12.9 sec @ 112	--/--/17 mpg

2005 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.8 sec	13.3 sec @ 104.4	15/22/-- mpg

2003 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.8 sec	13.6 sec @ 105	15/22/19 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6A	3.2L I-6	RWD	6A	5 sec	13.5 sec @ 105.8	15/21/17.4 mpg
Dinan S2 Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.6 sec	13.2 sec @ 107	--/--/17 mpg
GTR Coupe (Race Car) Engine 4.0L V8 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	4.0L V8	RWD	6M	3.4 sec	11.4 sec @ 127	--/--/-- mpg

2002 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Active Autowerke Coupe Engine 3.2L Supercharger I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L Supercharger I-6	RWD	6M	4.9 sec	13.3 sec @ 109	--/--/-- mpg
Convertible Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	5.1 sec	13.7 sec @ 104	14/21/19 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.8 sec	13.4 sec @ 107	15/22/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6A	3.2L I-6	RWD	6A	5 sec	13.6 sec @ 106	15/21/19 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6A	3.2L I-6	RWD	6A	4.9 sec	13.5 sec @ 104.2	15/21/17 mpg

2001 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Convertible Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	5.02 sec	13.63 sec @ 103.76	14/21/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.5 sec	13.1 sec @ 107	15/22/23 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.7 sec	13.4 sec @ 106	15/22/16 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.65 sec	13.18 sec @ 106.92	15/22/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	5 sec	13.5 sec @ 107	15/22/-- mpg	Motor Week
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 6M	3.2L I-6	RWD	6M	4.7 sec	13.3 sec @ 106.8	15/22/-- mpg

1999 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Convertible Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5A	3.2L I-6	RWD	5A	6.6 sec	14.9 sec @ 94.9	15/23/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	6 sec	14.6 sec @ 95	17/24/21 mpg

1998 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Convertible Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.8 sec	14.5 sec @ 97	18/26/-- mpg	Motor Week
Sedan Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.5 sec	14 sec @ 98.6	18/26/-- mpg

1997 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.5 sec	14 sec @ 99	18/26/-- mpg
Sedan Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.5 sec	14 sec @ 99.2	18/26/-- mpg
Sedan Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.9 sec	14.3 sec @ 98	18/26/-- mpg	Motor Week
Sedan Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.6 sec	14.2 sec @ 99	18/26/19.8 mpg

1996 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	6 sec	14.4 sec @ 96.9	18/26/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5A	3.2L I-6	RWD	5A	6.6 sec	14.9 sec @ 96.6	--/--/-- mpg
Eibach/MOMO Coupe Engine 3.2L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.2L I-6	RWD	5M	5.5 sec	14 sec @ 100.3	--/--/-- mpg

1995 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	5.6 sec	14.3 sec @ 98	17/25/22 mpg
Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	6.2 sec	14.6 sec @ 97	17/25/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	6.1 sec	14.4 sec @ 97	17/25/-- mpg	Motor Week
Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	5.4 sec	14.1 sec @ 99.5	17/25/24.5 mpg
Lightweight Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	5.7 sec	14.2 sec @ 99	17/25/21 mpg
Lightweight Coupe Engine 3.0L I-6 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	3.0L I-6	RWD	5M	5.3 sec	13.9 sec @ 99.6	17/25/-- mpg

1988 BMW M3
Trim	Engine	Drive Type	Transmission	0-60	1/4 Mile	MPG EPA C/H/Observed	Source
Coupe Engine 2.3L I-4 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	2.3L I-4	RWD	5M	6.9 sec	15.2 sec @ 92	15/26/-- mpg
Coupe Engine 2.3L I-4 Drive Type RWD Transmission 5M	2.3L I-4	RWD	5M	7.1 sec	15.4 sec @ 91	15/26/20.5 mpg

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