2018 BMW M3 Competition Package 6MT
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- Photo: 2018 BMW M3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M3 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Side View - 2015 BMW M3 (15818976420) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW M3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: DSC03040 (13999318479) by CANNIK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 BMW M3 Competition Package 6MT is a 444-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 sedan with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $71,000 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 444 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque at 1850-5500 rpm, spinning to a 7,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The M3 measures 184.5 inches long on a 110.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,575 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $71,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $71,995 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline-6 TwinPower Turbo (S55B30T0); VALVETRONIC; Double-VANOS |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 444 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 1850-5500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve, VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Active M Differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.11 (42 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.315 (75 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.542 (113 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.179 (148 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (175 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.846 (206 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.727 |
| Final Drive | 3.462 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.0 in (ventilated compound) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.6 in (ventilated compound) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9J x 20" |
| Wheels Rear | 10J x 20" |
| Tires Front | 265/30 ZR20 |
| Tires Rear | 285/30 ZR20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.5 in |
| Width | 73.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,575 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51.6% / 48.4% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2018 BMW M3 Competition Package 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2018 BMW M3 4 DR RWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW M3.
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 BMW M3
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW M3 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 BMW M3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.