Verdict
A
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
190 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$178,000
Strengths
- S65 V8 NA — 8400 rpm
- Saloon, Coupé (E92), Convertible (E93)
- M-DCT dual-clutch
Weaknesses
- Rod bearing wear
- Throttle actuators
- Heavy thirst
Notable tech
- E90 platform
- S65 4.0 V8 NA
- Saloon (E90), Coupé (E92), Convertible (E93)
- 6MT or 7-speed M-DCT dual clutch
- M3 GTS 444 bhp track special 2010
- M3 CRT 444 bhp limited saloon
Common issues
- S65 V8 rod bearing wear
- Throttle actuator failures
- Cooling system
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across E90's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
M3 4.0 V8 (S65)
BHP414
Torque400 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7M-DCT
M3 GTS 4.4 V8
BHP444
Torque440 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7M-DCT
M3 CRT 4.4 V8 (saloon)
BHP444
Torque440 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7M-DCT