2021 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition

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Vehicle Details

Year
2021
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3 Competition
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
G20
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 8-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Competition Steptronic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
510 hp
Power (kW)
375 kW
Torque
650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Top speed
290 km/h (180 mph)
0–60 mph
3.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
3.9 seconds
Displacement
2,993 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,709 mm (185.4 in)
Width
1,827 mm (71.9 in)
Height
1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,851 mm (112.2 in)
Curb weight
1,805 kg (3,979 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,750 - 5,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
90 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Twin-scroll
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
60,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 8-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Multi-link
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
59 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Emission Class
G
WLTP Consumption
Combined (l/100km)
9.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
14.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.2 litres / 100 km
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
223 - 224 g/km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
234 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,068 mm (81.4 in)
Track, Front
1,589 mm (62.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,604 mm (63.1 in)
Overhang, Front
799 mm (31.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,059 mm (41.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm (4.7 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
933 mm (36.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
957 mm (37.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,067 mm (42.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
894 mm (35.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,387 mm (54.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,456 mm (57.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,460 mm (57.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,210 kg (4,872 lb)
Cargo Capacity
405 kg (893 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
BMW Platform
CLAR Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical (Automatic Parking Fold)
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Folding
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Heated Wiper Blades
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Dynamic Cornering Lights
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
66.5
Central Bore (CB), rear
66.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Navigation
Yes
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • DAB+
  • RDS
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
  • USB-A
  • USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Rear
Optional
Connectivity › App-Connect
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Audio
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
  • Touchscreen
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dial
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Displays › Center Display Controls
Gesture Control
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
4
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
  • Middle Console
  • Driver Door
  • Passenger Door
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Rear
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
14.1 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Cover
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Depth
978 mm (38.5 in)
Width
991 mm (39.0 in)
Height
508 mm (20.0 in)

Design

Accent
Chrome

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
40/20/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Climate Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
  • Comfort
  • Eco
  • Normal
  • Sport
  • Auto
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
Speed Assist
Dead Reckoning
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Collision Avoidance System
Optional
Active Bonnet
Yes
Emergency Call
Yes
Speed Sensitive
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2019
Adult Occupant
97 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
87 %
Safety Assist
76 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
Total Points
37.1 /38
Lateral Impact
16 /16
Rear Impact
1.6 /4
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.8 /49
Crash Test Performance
  • 15.8
  • 8 /16
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
42 /49
Pedestrian
  • 22.3
  • 3.3
  • 6
AEB Vulnerable Road Users
10.5 /18
AEB Pedestrian
5.3 /9
AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
Good
AEB Cyclist
5.1 /9
AEB Cyclist (assesment)
Good
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
2.5 /3
Speed Assistance (assesment)
Good
Seat Belt Reminder (assesment)
Good
Lane Support (points)
1.8 /4
Lane Support (assesment)
Marginal
ASEAN NCAP
Test Year
2019
Overall
4/5 stars
Adult Occupant, Points
48.92
Child Occupant, Points
18.38
Safety Assist, Points
14.58
IIHS
Test Year
2019
Award
Top Safety Pick+
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Latch Ease of Use
Good

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Center Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

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