Verdict
A
← BMW M3 · 2014-2018 · F80
BMW M3 F80
Headline trim: M3 Competition Pack 3.0 — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.0s.
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$32,000-$70,000
Strengths
- S55 twin-turbo inline-six
- M-DCT or 6MT
- CS variant 460 bhp
Weaknesses
- Charge pipe failures
- Crank hub keyway slip
- Heavy
Notable tech
- F80 platform (3 Series F30 sibling)
- S55 3.0 twin-turbo inline-six
- Saloon only (Coupé became M4 F82)
- 6MT or 7M-DCT
- Competition Pack 444 bhp, CS 460 bhp
Common issues
- S55 charge pipe failures
- Crank hub keyway slip
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F80's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
M3 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP425
Torque550 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7M-DCT
M3 Competition 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP444
Torque550 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7M-DCT
M3 CS 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP460
Torque600 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top174 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7M-DCT