BMW M3 G80

BMW M3 G80
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The BMW M3 G80 (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G80

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,790–4,800 mm RDW4,790 mm TC4,801 mm
Width1,900–1,920 mm RDW1,900 mm TC1,903 mm
Height1,430–1,450 mm RDW1,440 mm TC1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,860 mm RDW2,860 mm TC2,857 mm
Front track1,617–1,636 mm ASTRA1,620 mm TC–
Rear track1,605–1,649 mm ASTRA1,610 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,705–1,840 kg RDW1,705 kg TC1,719 kg
Mass in running order1,805–1,940 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,210–2,370 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,690 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed250–300 km/h RDW––
Torque550–650 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 275/35R19, 285/30R20, 295/25R21, 275/40R18, 285/35R19, 255/35R19, 255/40R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years95.7% (93.8–97.0)92.2%631

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres13.9%20.5%
Brakes1.9%10.6%
Lights and electrics1.3%4.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)1.0%5.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

7 complaints for model years 2021–2025. 1 crash

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 24 versions of the BMW M3 G80

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European Union 14 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2024–20253.0 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.3 L/100 km WLTP232–233 g/km6,852
2023–20253.0 L405 kW (551 PS)Petrol9.7–10.5 L/100 km WLTP232–237 g/km1,024
2021–20253.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol10.0–10.2 L/100 km WLTP224–231 g/km14,917
2021–20253.0 L353 kW (480 PS)Petrol10.1–10.3 L/100 km WLTP227–237 g/km402
2025Electric motor380 kW (517 PS)Electric–0 g/km39
20253.0 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol–223 g/km16
20253.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol–197 g/km15
20243.0 L405 kW (551 PS)Petrol––18
20233.0 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol––23
2021–20233.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol––101
20203.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol–234 g/km124
20203.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol–194 g/km102
20203.0 L331 kW (450 PS)Petrol–194 g/km34
20203.0 L353 kW (480 PS)Petrol–248 g/km32

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Saloon3.0 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.1–10.2 L/100 km WLTP227–230 g/km
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Touring3.0 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.3–10.4 L/100 km WLTP233–235 g/km
2025–2026M3 CS Touring3.0 L405 kW (551 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km WLTP238 g/km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2026M3 Competition3.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km WLTP219 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive3.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km WLTP226 g/km

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2021–2027SIDI3.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA293 g/km
2021–2027SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA292 g/km
2022–2027SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA296–305 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2022–2026Compact3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle293 g/km
2022–2026Compact3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.6–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle292–305 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.