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BMW M3 Saloon M3 xDrive Competition M 4dr Step Auto [Ultimat Pk]

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M3 Comp M [Ultim Pk]
Price	£97,860
Engine Power - BHP	510
Acceleration	3.5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	28
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	229
Length	4794 mm
Width	1903 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1780 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Automatic start/stop system
Bluetooth functionality with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Condition based service
Door/boot open warning light
Driving experience switch
Head up Display
iDrive controller on centre console
Illuminated control elements
Instrument cluster with extended contents
Lights on warning
M drive buttons
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
On board computer
On board diagnostics
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature display
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Shifting point display
Speed limiter
Variable sport steering
Widescreen display

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M Sport suspension
Double joint spring strut front axle
M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
M Sport differential
M steptronic sport transmission with drivelogic
Safety battery terminal clamp

Entertainment

8 programmable favourite buttons
Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
BMW professional radio/CD/MP3
DAB Digital radio
Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glazing
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror
Black chrome exhaust tailpipes
Black model designation badges
BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW Individual shadowline lights
Body colour bumpers
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof with high gloss black roof aerial bulge and roof mouldings
Day time running light
Door mirror integrated indicators
Door sill finishers with aluminium inserts
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front and rear windows with one touch/convenient open/close function
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear apron plastic in body colour
Front and rear bumper system
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated rear window with automatic switch off
Heated washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss black frameless kidney grille with M badge
High gloss black lower bumper edges, side sills and diffuser edge binding
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
LED number plate light
LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
M designation
M Sport entry door sill strips
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Rear reflectors
Rear right M3 competition inscription
Rear side wing doors
Reversing light
Shark fin roof aerial
Strakes in front side panel, black matt/black high-gloss, with model badge
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission in front centre console
3 folding rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Ambient door handle light
Ambient lighting for instrument panel
Ambient lighting for storage compartment
Ambient lighting front and rear
Ambient lighting in door panels
Anthracite headlining
Battery in luggage compartment
Carbon fibre centre console incl. cover for cupholders and storage compartment
Carbon fibre decorative steering wheel finishers
Carbon fibre shift paddles
Carbon fibre strip in instrument panel on front passenger side
Centre console armrest with storage compartment
Compartment in front of cupholder
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric front seats + driver memory
English handbook
Floor mats in velour
Folding rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Footwell lighting
Front and rear door exit lights
Front door storage bins with bottle holder
Front interior light
Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front seats lumbar support
Front/rear door armrests
Gearshift lever with embossed M badge
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Interior mirror lighting
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Manual 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with two tilt positions for backrest
Multifunction steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Three zone automatic air conditioning
Through loading system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Additional storage compartment pack - M3
Connected package professional - M3
High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M3
Ultimate pack - M3

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS/EBD
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Compound structure brake discs
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front and rear head airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill start assist
M Sport seat belts
Rear child proof door locks
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Digital key
Electronic immobiliser
Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm
Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key

Trim

Galvanic finish to control surrounds
High gloss black interior trim

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	353
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	229

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	28
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	28
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	28.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	18.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	28

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.5
Engine Power - BHP	510
Engine Power - RPM	6250
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	285/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE - 826M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1434 mm
Length	4794 mm
Wheelbase	2857 mm
Width	1903 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	480 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1780 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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