BMW M3 E46 or BMW M3 E92?

2000–2006 vs 2007–2013 · Coupe/Convertible vs Coupe/Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: M3 E46 4,492 mm, M3 E92 4,615 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: M3 E46 410 l, M3 E92 450 l.
Lowest consumption: M3 E46 11.9 l/100 km, M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km.
Power: M3 E46 245–265 kW, M3 E92 309–331 kW.
Standard equipment: M3 E46 27 items (Standard), M3 E92 31 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M3 E462000–2006 · 6 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, CSLSpecifications →Listings →

BMW M3 E922007–2013 · 8 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M3 E462000–2006no listings	BMW M3 E922007–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,492 mm	Length4,580 mm–4,615 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,804 mm
Height	Height1,365 mm–1,372 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,731 mm	Wheelbase2,761 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–410 l	Trunk volume350 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,530 kg–1,840 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2006	Production years2007–2013
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeCoupe, Sedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines8
Power	Power245–265 kW (333–360 hp)	Power309–331 kW (420–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.2	Displacement (l)4.0–4.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 3.2 CSL	Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · 4.0 V8 DKG Sedan
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 3.2 CSL	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · 4.4 GTS
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed305 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Standard	Items in the base trim31 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Individual	Items in the top trim38 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 1
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E46 or BMW M3 E92?

Length: BMW M3 E92 4,615 mm, BMW M3 E46 4,492 mm (a 123 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,761 vs 2,731 mm. Boot: 450 vs 410 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E46 or BMW M3 E92?

The most frugal BMW M3 E46 uses 11.9 l/100 km (3.2 CSL); the most frugal BMW M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km (4.0 V8 DKG Sedan).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E46 or BMW M3 E92?

The strongest BMW M3 E46 makes 265 kW (360 hp) (3.2 CSL); the strongest BMW M3 E92 331 kW (450 hp) (4.4 GTS).

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