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BMW M3 2014

2014 M3 (F80)

Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

    • Average size for generation: 2.98 L (2979 cc)
    • Smallest engine for generation: 3 L (2979 cc)
    • Largest engine for generation: 3 L (2979 cc)
    • Difference from world average: 0.63 L bigger (+633 cc)
    • Engine power to cc ratio: 7 cc per 1 hp
    • Engine size to 1 passenger: 596 cc to 1 person
    • Difference from world's biggest: 5.4 L smaller (-5403 cc)
    • Difference from world's smallest: 2.56 L bigger (+2555 cc)
    • Torque from 1 liter: 193 Nm from 1 L
    • Enginert rating: 8 / 10

2014 BMW M3

  • 3.0 —2979 cc (2979 L)
  • CS 3.0 —2979 cc (2979 L)

    2014 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 3.0 —6.9 cc/hp (9.4 cc/kW)
  • CS 3.0 —6.5 cc/hp (8.8 cc/kW)

    2014 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 3.0 —26.98 or 633 cc bigger
  • CS 3.0 —26.98 or 633 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    3.0 2.98 L
    (2979 cc)
    27% bigger 106 cc to 1 mpg 145 hp from 1 L 186 cc to 100 kg
    CS 3.0 2.98 L
    (2979 cc)
    27% bigger 106 cc to 1 mpg 154 hp from 1 L 186 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.0
    Precise engine size 2.98 L (2979 cc)
    Difference from world average 27 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 106 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 145 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 186 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle CS 3.0
    Precise engine size 2.98 L (2979 cc)
    Difference from world average 27 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 106 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 154 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 186 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 2008

    2008 M3 (E90)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 1.65 L bigger (+1653 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 10 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 800 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 4.4 L smaller (-4383 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 3.58 L bigger (+3575 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 100 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 10 / 10

    2008 BMW M3

  • 4.0 —3999 cc (3999 L)

    2008 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 4.0 —9.5 cc/hp (12.9 cc/kW)

    2008 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 4.0 —70.46 or 1653 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    4.0 4 L
    (3999 cc)
    70.5% bigger 210 cc to 1 mpg 105 hp from 1 L 250 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 4.0
    Precise engine size 4 L (3999 cc)
    Difference from world average 70.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 210 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 105 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 250 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 2008

    2008 M3 Convertible (E93)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 1.65 L bigger (+1653 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 10 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 1000 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 4.4 L smaller (-4383 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 3.58 L bigger (+3575 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 100 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 10 / 10

    2008 BMW M3

  • 4.0i —3999 cc (3999 L)

    2008 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 4.0i —9.5 cc/hp (12.9 cc/kW)

    2008 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 4.0i —70.46 or 1653 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    4.0i 4 L
    (3999 cc)
    70.5% bigger 210 cc to 1 mpg 105 hp from 1 L 222 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Precise engine size 4 L (3999 cc)
    Difference from world average 70.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 210 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 105 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 222 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 2007

    2007 M3 Coupe (E92)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 4.18 L (4180 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 4 L (3999 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 4.4 L (4361 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 1.83 L bigger (+1834 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 10 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 1393 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 4.2 L smaller (-4202 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 3.76 L bigger (+3756 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 100 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 10 / 10

    2007 BMW M3

  • 4.0i —3999 cc (3999 L)
  • GTS 4.4 —4361 cc (4361 L)

    2007 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 4.0i —9.5 cc/hp (12.9 cc/kW)
  • GTS 4.4 —9.7 cc/hp (13.2 cc/kW)

    2007 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 4.0i —70.46 or 1653 cc bigger
  • GTS 4.4 —85.89 or 2015 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    4.0i 4 L
    (3999 cc)
    70.5% bigger 210 cc to 1 mpg 105 hp from 1 L 235 cc to 100 kg
    GTS 4.4 4.36 L
    (4361 cc)
    85.9% bigger 230 cc to 1 mpg 103 hp from 1 L 291 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Precise engine size 4 L (3999 cc)
    Difference from world average 70.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 210 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 105 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 235 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle GTS 4.4
    Precise engine size 4.36 L (4361 cc)
    Difference from world average 85.9 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 230 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 103 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 291 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 2003

    2000 M3 Coupe (E46)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 3.25 L (3246 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3246 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3246 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.9 L bigger (+900 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 9 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 649 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 5.1 L smaller (-5136 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 2.82 L bigger (+2822 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 113 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 10 / 10

    2003 BMW M3

  • 3.2i 24V —3246 cc (3246 L)
  • CSL 3.2i 24V —3246 cc (3246 L)

    2003 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V —9.5 cc/hp (12.9 cc/kW)
  • CSL 3.2i 24V —9 cc/hp (12.2 cc/kW)

    2003 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 3.2i 24V —38.36 or 900 cc bigger
  • CSL 3.2i 24V —38.36 or 900 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    3.2i 24V 3.25 L
    (3246 cc)
    38.4% bigger 162 cc to 1 mpg 106 hp from 1 L 216 cc to 100 kg
    CSL 3.2i 24V 3.25 L
    (3246 cc)
    38.4% bigger 162 cc to 1 mpg 111 hp from 1 L 250 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Precise engine size 3.25 L (3246 cc)
    Difference from world average 38.4 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 162 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 106 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 216 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle CSL 3.2i 24V
    Precise engine size 3.25 L (3246 cc)
    Difference from world average 38.4 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 162 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 111 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 250 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 2001

    2001 M3 Convertible (E46)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 3.25 L (3246 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3246 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3246 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.9 L bigger (+900 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 9 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 812 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 5.1 L smaller (-5136 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 2.82 L bigger (+2822 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 112 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 10 / 10

    2001 BMW M3

  • 3.2i 24V —3246 cc (3246 L)

    2001 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V —9.5 cc/hp (12.9 cc/kW)

    2001 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 3.2i 24V —38.36 or 900 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    3.2i 24V 3.25 L
    (3246 cc)
    38.4% bigger 171 cc to 1 mpg 106 hp from 1 L 191 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Precise engine size 3.25 L (3246 cc)
    Difference from world average 38.4 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 171 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 106 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 191 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 1995

    1994 M3 Convertible (E36)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 3.1 L (3096 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 3 L (2990 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3201 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.75 L bigger (+750 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 10 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 774 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 5.3 L smaller (-5286 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 2.67 L bigger (+2672 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 108 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 8 / 10

    1995 BMW M3

  • 3.0i —2990 cc (2990 L)
  • 3.2 —3201 cc (3201 L)

    1995 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 3.0i —10.5 cc/hp (14.2 cc/kW)
  • 3.2 —10 cc/hp (13.6 cc/kW)

    1995 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 3.0i —27.45 or 644 cc bigger
  • 3.2 —36.45 or 855 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    3.0i 2.99 L
    (2990 cc)
    27.5% bigger 115 cc to 1 mpg 96 hp from 1 L 199 cc to 100 kg
    3.2 3.2 L
    (3201 cc)
    36.4% bigger 152 cc to 1 mpg 100 hp from 1 L 200 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Precise engine size 2.99 L (2990 cc)
    Difference from world average 27.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 115 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 96 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 199 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.2
    Precise engine size 3.2 L (3201 cc)
    Difference from world average 36.4 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 152 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 100 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 200 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 1995

    1992 M3 Coupe (E36)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 3.06 L (3060 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 3 L (2990 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 3.2 L (3201 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.71 L bigger (+714 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 10 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 612 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 5.3 L smaller (-5322 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 2.64 L bigger (+2636 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 108 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 8 / 10

    1995 BMW M3

  • GT 3.0 —2990 cc (2990 L)
  • 3.0i —2990 cc (2990 L)
  • 3.2 —3201 cc (3201 L)

    1995 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • GT 3.0 —10.1 cc/hp (13.8 cc/kW)
  • 3.0i —10.5 cc/hp (14.2 cc/kW)
  • 3.2 —10 cc/hp (13.6 cc/kW)

    1995 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • GT 3.0 —27.45 or 644 cc bigger
  • 3.0i —27.45 or 644 cc bigger
  • 3.2 —36.45 or 855 cc bigger
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    GT 3.0 2.99 L
    (2990 cc)
    27.5% bigger 115 cc to 1 mpg 99 hp from 1 L 214 cc to 100 kg
    3.0i 2.99 L
    (2990 cc)
    27.5% bigger 115 cc to 1 mpg 96 hp from 1 L 199 cc to 100 kg
    3.2 3.2 L
    (3201 cc)
    36.4% bigger 152 cc to 1 mpg 100 hp from 1 L 213 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle GT 3.0
    Precise engine size 2.99 L (2990 cc)
    Difference from world average 27.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 115 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 99 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 214 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Precise engine size 2.99 L (2990 cc)
    Difference from world average 27.5 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 115 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 96 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 199 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 3.2
    Precise engine size 3.2 L (3201 cc)
    Difference from world average 36.4 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 152 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 100 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 213 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 1989

    1986 M3 (E30)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 2.39 L (2385 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 2.3 L (2302 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 2.5 L (2467 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.04 L bigger (+39 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 11 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 596 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 6 L smaller (-5997 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 1.96 L bigger (+1961 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 98 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 6 / 10

    1989 BMW M3

  • 2.5 —2467 cc (2467 L)
  • 2.3 —2302 cc (2302 L)

    1989 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 2.5 —10.4 cc/hp (14.1 cc/kW)
  • 2.3 —10.7 cc/hp (14.6 cc/kW)

    1989 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 2.5 —5.16 or 121 cc bigger
  • 2.3 —1.88 or 44 cc smaller
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    2.5 2.47 L
    (2467 cc)
    5.2% bigger 91 cc to 1 mpg 96 hp from 1 L 206 cc to 100 kg
    2.3 2.3 L
    (2302 cc)
    1.9% smaller 77 cc to 1 mpg 93 hp from 1 L 192 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 2.5
    Precise engine size 2.47 L (2467 cc)
    Difference from world average 5.2 bigger
    Engine size to consumption ratio 91 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 96 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 206 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 2.3
    Precise engine size 2.3 L (2302 cc)
    Difference from world average 1.9 smaller
    Engine size to consumption ratio 77 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 93 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 192 cc to 100 kg

    BMW M3 1988

    1988 M3 Convertible (E30)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 engine size

      • Average size for generation: 2.3 L (2302 cc)
      • Smallest engine for generation: 2.3 L (2302 cc)
      • Largest engine for generation: 2.3 L (2302 cc)
      • Difference from world average: 0.04 L smaller (-44 cc)
      • Engine power to cc ratio: 12 cc per 1 hp
      • Engine size to 1 passenger: 576 cc to 1 person
      • Difference from world's biggest: 6.1 L smaller (-6080 cc)
      • Difference from world's smallest: 1.88 L bigger (+1878 cc)
      • Torque from 1 liter: 104 Nm from 1 L
      • Enginert rating: 6 / 10

    1988 BMW M3

  • 2.3 —2302 cc (2302 L)

    1988 BMW M3 Engine size to power ratio

  • 2.3 —11.5 cc/hp (15.7 cc/kW)

    1988 BMW M3 Difference from world average engine size

  • 2.3 —1.88 or 44 cc smaller
  • Vehicle Precise engine size Difference from world average Engine size to consumption ratio Horsepower from 1 L Engine size to 100 kg of weight
    2.3 2.3 L
    (2302 cc)
    1.9% smaller 89 cc to 1 mpg 87 hp from 1 L 164 cc to 100 kg
    Vehicle 2.3
    Precise engine size 2.3 L (2302 cc)
    Difference from world average 1.9 smaller
    Engine size to consumption ratio 89 cc to 1 mpg
    Horsepower from 1 L 87 hp from 1 L
    Engine size to 100 kg of weight 164 cc to 100 kg