BMW SA BMW M3 Press Release

Epacy · 04-18-2007, 10:57 AM

From another forum, good read though.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=157186

REP1KRR · 04-18-2007, 12:15 PM

In case anyone doesn't have an ID over there, here it is...

888 · 04-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Thanks for posting. The fuel consumption looks good but I think the curb weight is a bit high?

Pricing next month.

e36jakeo · 04-19-2007, 01:43 AM

According to this document the M3 uses 12.4 L/100km vs the Carrera which is rated at 11L/100 km, which is about 11% less than the M3. The Carrera's US mileage is rated at 18/26, so if you decrease this by 11% the M3's US figures should be 16/23.

Not great but not horrible for 420 HP.

dan6470 · 04-19-2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by e36jakeo

According to this document the M3 uses 12.4 L/100km vs the Carrera which is rated at 11L/100 km, which is about 11% less than the M3. The Carrera's US mileage is rated at 18/26, so if you decrease this by 11% the M3's US figures should be 16/23.

Not great but not horrible for 420 HP.

How is the Carrera less fuel efficient than the M3 in SA but more fuel efficient in the US?? I think you converted in the wrong direction. The M3's US figures should be 20/29 according to your method. Am I wrong?

Epacy · 04-19-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by e36jakeo

According to this document the M3 uses 12.4 L/100km vs the Carrera which is rated at 11L/100 km, which is about 11% less than the M3. The Carrera's US mileage is rated at 18/26, so if you decrease this by 11% the M3's US figures should be 16/23.

Not great but not horrible for 420 HP.

Incorrect. You cannot accurately estimate that way. Two totally different engines.

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e36jakeo Captain 36 Rep 625 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6 Speed MT! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	According to this document the M3 uses 12.4 L/100km vs the Carrera which is rated at 11L/100 km, which is about 11% less than the M3. The Carrera's US mileage is rated at 18/26, so if you decrease this by 11% the M3's US figures should be 16/23. Not great but not horrible for 420 HP. __________________ Driving sideways: It's not faster, but damn it's more fun!
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